Holy Cross Primary School vs Riddells Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.3 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
Riddells Creek Primary School
Riddells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School New Gisborne VIC | Riddells Creek Primary School Riddells Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #556 of 1,290 | #739 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1558 of 4,908 | #2205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 99 | 152 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | Riddells Creek 3431 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au | www.rcps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 56.6).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Riddells Creek Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 210.
- •Riddells Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -30%).
- •Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic school while Riddells Creek 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 Riddells Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 56.6 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 Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between New Gisborne and Riddells Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riddells Creek Primary School has 13.4.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Primary School is 556th of 1,290 and Riddells Creek Primary School is 739th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.