Holy Cross Primary School vs New Gisborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 785 m 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
New Gisborne Primary School
New Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School New Gisborne VIC | New Gisborne Primary School New Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #556 of 1,290 | #549 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1558 of 4,908 | #1549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 99 | 207 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | New Gisborne 3438 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au | www.newgisps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.9 vs 64.0).
- •New Gisborne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •New Gisborne Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 210.
- •Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic school while New Gisborne 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 New Gisborne Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Cross Primary School and New Gisborne Primary School?
About 785 m in a straight line, between New Gisborne and New Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Gisborne Primary School has 14.5.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and New Gisborne Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Primary School is 556th of 1,290 and New Gisborne Primary School is 549th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.