Homestead Senior Secondary College vs St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 710 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead Senior Secondary College
Point Cook · Government high school · 10-12
531 students · ICSEA 1070
St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Homestead Senior Secondary College Point Cook VIC | St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 348 | #385 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 1,472 | #944 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 531 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 272 | 178 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +256% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Point Cook 3030 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.homesteadssc.vic.edu.au | www.smocptcook.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 70.9).
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 531 students compared with 318.
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (256% vs -9%).
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College is a government school while St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Homestead Senior Secondary College better than St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Homestead Senior Secondary College ranks higher (76.6 vs 70.9 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 Homestead Senior Secondary College and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Point Cook and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Homestead Senior Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 13.3.
How do Homestead Senior Secondary College and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Homestead Senior Secondary College is 52nd of 348 and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 385th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.