Southern Cross Grammar vs Springside West Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Grammar
Caroline Springs · Independent combined · Prep-12
904 students · ICSEA 1136
Springside West Secondary College
Fraser Rise · Government high school · 7-12
1,677 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Southern Cross Grammar Caroline Springs VIC | Springside West Secondary College Fraser Rise VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 239 | #199 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #118 of 1,259 | #675 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 904 | 1,677 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 458 | 828 / 849 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +122% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 126.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Fraser Rise 3336 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scg.vic.edu.au/ | www.swsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (79.6 vs 53.1).
- •Southern Cross Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Grammar has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Springside West Secondary College is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 904.
- •Springside West Secondary College has grown faster over five years (122% vs 25%).
- •Southern Cross Grammar is a independent school while Springside West Secondary College 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 Southern Cross Grammar better than Springside West Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Grammar ranks higher (79.6 vs 53.1 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 Southern Cross Grammar and Springside West Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Fraser Rise in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Grammar has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springside West Secondary College has 13.3.
How do Southern Cross Grammar and Springside West Secondary College rank in VIC?
Southern Cross Grammar is 47th of 239 and Springside West Secondary College is 199th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.