Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Mickleham Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 476 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Mickleham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
401 students · ICSEA 1040
Mickleham Secondary College
Mickleham · Government high school · 7-9
730 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Mickleham VIC | Mickleham Secondary College Mickleham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #659 of 1,290 | #263 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1947 of 4,908 | #911 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-9 |
| Students | 401 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 200 | 349 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 286 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 58.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mickleham 3064 | Mickleham 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hcmickleham.catholic.edu.au | www.micklehamsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 41.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mickleham Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Mickleham Secondary College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 401.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Mickleham Secondary College is a government 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Mickleham Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 41.8 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Mickleham Secondary College?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Mickleham and Mickleham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mickleham Secondary College has 12.5.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Mickleham Secondary College rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 659th of 1,290 and Mickleham Secondary College is 263rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.