Hallam Secondary College vs Southern Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
Southern Cross Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC | Southern Cross Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 348 | #686 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1319 of 1,472 | #2039 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 716 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 400 | 100 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.2 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au | www.sthcrossps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 24.7).
- •Southern Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.6).
- •Hallam Secondary College is the larger school with 716 students compared with 210.
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 Hallam Secondary College better than Southern Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 24.7 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 Hallam Secondary College and Southern Cross Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hallam and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Primary School has 10.6.
How do Hallam Secondary College and Southern Cross Primary School rank in VIC?
Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 and Southern Cross Primary School is 686th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.