Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Yubup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km 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
Yubup Primary School
Mickleham · Government primary · Prep-6
710 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Mickleham VIC | Yubup Primary School Mickleham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #659 of 1,290 | #865 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1947 of 4,908 | #2651 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 401 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 200 | 330 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 165 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mickleham 3064 | Mickleham 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hcmickleham.catholic.edu.au | www.yubupps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 50.6).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yubup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Yubup Primary School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 401.
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Yubup Primary School 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 Yubup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 50.6 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Yubup Primary School?
About 1.8 km 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 Yubup Primary School has 13.3.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Yubup Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 659th of 1,290 and Yubup Primary School is 865th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.