Alamanda K-9 College vs St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alamanda K-9 College
Point Cook · Government combined · Prep-9
3,335 students · ICSEA 1141
St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Alamanda K-9 College Point Cook VIC | St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 239 | #385 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #283 of 1,259 | #944 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,335 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 1,645 / 1,690 | 178 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 250 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 369 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 197.7 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alamandacollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.smocptcook.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 68.9).
- •Alamanda K-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.9).
- •Alamanda K-9 College is the larger school with 3,335 students compared with 318.
- •Alamanda K-9 College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -9%).
- •Alamanda K-9 College is a government school while St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Alamanda K-9 College better than St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 68.9 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 Alamanda K-9 College and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Point Cook and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alamanda K-9 College has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 13.3.
How do Alamanda K-9 College and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Alamanda K-9 College is 87th of 239 and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 385th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.