Southern Cross Primary School vs Wandong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 73 km 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
Wandong Primary School
Wandong · Government primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Southern Cross Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC | Wandong Primary School Wandong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #686 of 1,290 | #793 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2039 of 4,908 | #2388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 110 | 219 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 70 |
| 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 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Endeavour Hills 3802 | Wandong 3758 |
| Council area | Casey | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sthcrossps.vic.edu.au | www.wandongps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 54.3).
- •Southern Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.3).
- •Wandong Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 210.
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 Wandong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 54.3 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 Wandong Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Endeavour Hills and Wandong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southern Cross Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandong Primary School has 14.3.
How do Southern Cross Primary School and Wandong Primary School rank in VIC?
Southern Cross Primary School is 686th of 1,290 and Wandong Primary School is 793rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.