Southern Cross Catholic College vs William Ross State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 184 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Catholic College
Annandale · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,479 students · ICSEA 1048
William Ross State High School
Annandale · Government high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Southern Cross Catholic College Annandale QLD | William Ross State High School Annandale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 275 | #174 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 1,259 | #1074 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,479 | 862 |
| Girls / boys | 711 / 768 | 420 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.0 | 75.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Annandale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sctsv.catholic.edu.au | williamrossshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (51.9 vs 34.6).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Ross State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 862.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is a catholic school while William Ross State High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Cross Catholic College better than William Ross State High School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Catholic College ranks higher (51.9 vs 34.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Southern Cross Catholic College and William Ross State High School?
About 184 m in a straight line, between Annandale and Annandale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Catholic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Ross State High School has 11.4.
How do Southern Cross Catholic College and William Ross State High School rank in QLD?
Southern Cross Catholic College is 121st of 275 and William Ross State High School is 174th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.