Alice Miller School vs Holy Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Miller School
Macedon · Independent combined · Prep-12
399 students · ICSEA 1139
Holy Cross Primary School
New Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Alice Miller School Macedon VIC | Holy Cross Primary School New Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 239 | #556 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 1,259 | #1558 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 399 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 198 | 111 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Macedon 3440 | New Gisborne 3438 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alicemiller.vic.edu.au/ | www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alice Miller School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 63.9).
- •Alice Miller School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alice Miller School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.2).
- •Alice Miller School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 210.
- •Alice Miller School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -30%).
- •Alice Miller School is a independent school while Holy Cross 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 Alice Miller School better than Holy Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alice Miller School ranks higher (78.6 vs 63.9 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 Alice Miller School and Holy Cross Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Macedon and New Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alice Miller School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Primary School has 11.2.
How do Alice Miller School and Holy Cross Primary School rank in VIC?
Alice Miller School is 49th of 239 and Holy Cross Primary School is 556th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.