Banum Warrik Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banum Warrik Primary School
Kalkallo · Government primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 1037
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mickleham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
401 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Banum Warrik Primary School Kalkallo VIC | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Mickleham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #596 of 1,290 | #659 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1694 of 4,908 | #1947 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 309 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 184 | 201 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kalkallo 3064 | Mickleham 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banumwarrikps.vic.edu.au/ | hcmickleham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Banum Warrik Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 59.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banum Warrik Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 309.
- •Banum Warrik Primary School is a government school while Holy 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 Banum Warrik Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Banum Warrik Primary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 59.7 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 Banum Warrik Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kalkallo and Mickleham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banum Warrik Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 14.7.
How do Banum Warrik Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Banum Warrik Primary School is 596th of 1,290 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 659th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.