Holy Cross Primary School vs Macedon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Primary School
New Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1063
Macedon Primary School
Macedon · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School New Gisborne VIC | Macedon Primary School Macedon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #556 of 1,290 | #331 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1558 of 4,908 | #749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 99 | 119 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | Macedon 3440 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au | www.macedonps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 63.9).
- •Macedon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.4).
- •Macedon Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 210.
- •Macedon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -30%).
- •Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic school while Macedon 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 Primary School better than Macedon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macedon Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 63.9 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 Primary School and Macedon Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between New Gisborne and Macedon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macedon Primary School has 15.4.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and Macedon Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Primary School is 556th of 1,290 and Macedon Primary School is 331st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.