Southern Cross Primary School vs St Paul Apostle South School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 998 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Cross Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1010
St Paul Apostle South School
Endeavour Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Southern Cross Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC | St Paul Apostle South School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #686 of 1,290 | #478 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2039 of 4,908 | #1290 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 110 | 126 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Endeavour Hills 3802 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sthcrossps.vic.edu.au | www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul Apostle South School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 58.7).
- •St Paul Apostle South School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •St Paul Apostle South School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 210.
- •Southern Cross Primary School is a government school while St Paul Apostle South 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 Southern Cross Primary School better than St Paul Apostle South School?
On the Success Index, St Paul Apostle South School ranks higher (67.0 vs 58.7 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 Primary School and St Paul Apostle South School?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Endeavour Hills and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul Apostle South School has 13.4.
How do Southern Cross Primary School and St Paul Apostle South School rank in VIC?
Southern Cross Primary School is 686th of 1,290 and St Paul Apostle South School is 478th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.