Southern Cross Grammar vs Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 33 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
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Canterbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
814 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Southern Cross Grammar Caroline Springs VIC | Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 239 | #56 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #118 of 1,259 | #160 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 904 | 814 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 458 | 814 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | 20.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 94.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 47.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caroline Springs 3023 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Melton | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scg.vic.edu.au/ | www.strathcona.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (79.6 vs 76.8).
- •Southern Cross Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.2).
- •Southern Cross Grammar is the larger school with 904 students compared with 814.
- •Southern Cross Grammar has grown faster over five years (25% vs 8%).
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 Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Grammar ranks higher (79.6 vs 76.8 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 Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Caroline Springs and Canterbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Grammar has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar has 8.6.
How do Southern Cross Grammar and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar rank in VIC?
Southern Cross Grammar is 47th of 239 and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is 56th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.