Gisborne Secondary College vs Holy Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gisborne Secondary College
Gisborne · Government high school · 7-12
961 students · ICSEA 1017
Holy Cross Primary School
New Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Gisborne Secondary College Gisborne VIC | Holy Cross Primary School New Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 348 | #556 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #693 of 1,472 | #1558 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 961 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 449 / 512 | 111 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 139 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.4 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gisborne 3437 | New Gisborne 3438 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gisbornesc.vic.edu.au/ | www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 52.0).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Gisborne Secondary College is the larger school with 961 students compared with 210.
- •Gisborne Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -30%).
- •Gisborne Secondary College is a government 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 Gisborne Secondary College better than Holy Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 52.0 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 Gisborne Secondary College and Holy Cross Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and New Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gisborne Secondary College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Primary School has 11.2.
How do Gisborne Secondary College and Holy Cross Primary School rank in VIC?
Gisborne Secondary College is 202nd of 348 and Holy Cross Primary School is 556th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.