Aveley Secondary College vs Holy Cross College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aveley Secondary College
Ellenbrook · Government high school · 7-12
1,582 students · ICSEA 980
Holy Cross College
Ellenbrook · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,311 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Aveley Secondary College Ellenbrook WA | Holy Cross College Ellenbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 140 | #83 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #899 of 1,472 | #717 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,582 | 1,311 |
| Girls / boys | 759 / 823 | 682 / 629 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 314 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.6 | 90.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 53.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ellenbrook 6069 | Ellenbrook 6069 |
| Council area | Swan | Swan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aveleysc.wa.edu.au/ | www.holycross.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross College scores higher on the Success Index (47.2 vs 42.1).
- •Holy Cross College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aveley Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Aveley Secondary College is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 1,311.
- •Aveley Secondary College has grown faster over five years (96% vs 27%).
- •Aveley Secondary College is a government school while Holy Cross College 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 Aveley Secondary College better than Holy Cross College?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross College ranks higher (47.2 vs 42.1 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 Aveley Secondary College and Holy Cross College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ellenbrook and Ellenbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aveley Secondary College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross College has 14.4.
How do Aveley Secondary College and Holy Cross College rank in WA?
Aveley Secondary College is 78th of 140 and Holy Cross College is 83rd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.