Southern Cross Catholic College vs Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km 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
Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School
Cluden · Independent high school · 7-12
26 students · ICSEA 791
| Measure | Southern Cross Catholic College Annandale QLD | Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School Cluden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,479 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 711 / 768 | 8 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 791 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 81% |
| Suburb | Annandale 4814 | Cluden 4811 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sctsv.catholic.edu.au | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (51.9 vs 21.2).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 791), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.3).
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 26.
- •Southern Cross Catholic College is a catholic school while Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School is an independent 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 Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Catholic College ranks higher (51.9 vs 21.2 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 Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Cluden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Catholic College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School has 8.7.
How do Southern Cross Catholic College and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School rank in QLD?
Southern Cross Catholic College is 121st of 275 and Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.