Gilson College vs Southern Cross Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilson College
Taylors Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1073
Southern Cross Grammar
Caroline Springs · Independent combined · Prep-12
904 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Gilson College Taylors Hill VIC | Southern Cross Grammar Caroline Springs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 239 | #47 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #514 of 1,259 | #118 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,102 | 904 |
| Girls / boys | 537 / 565 | 446 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.4 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 39.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Taylors Hill 3037 | Caroline Springs 3023 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilson.vic.edu.au | www.scg.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (79.6 vs 56.6).
- •Southern Cross Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Grammar has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Gilson College is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 904.
- •Southern Cross Grammar has grown faster over five years (25% vs -14%).
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 Gilson College better than Southern Cross Grammar?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Grammar ranks higher (79.6 vs 56.6 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 Gilson College and Southern Cross Grammar?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Taylors Hill and Caroline Springs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilson College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Grammar has 11.2.
How do Gilson College and Southern Cross Grammar rank in VIC?
Gilson College is 136th of 239 and Southern Cross Grammar is 47th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.