Holy Cross Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 99 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
St Joseph's School
Sorrento · Catholic primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School New Gisborne VIC | St Joseph's School Sorrento VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #556 of 1,290 | #484 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1558 of 4,908 | #1305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 99 | 56 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | Sorrento 3943 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au | www.sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 63.9).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.2).
- •Holy Cross Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 128.
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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (66.8 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 St Joseph's School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between New Gisborne and Sorrento in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.3.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Holy Cross Primary School is 556th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 484th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.