Holy Cross College
Holy Cross College is a Catholic secondary school in Ryde, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1065, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 786 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 65% have a language background other than English.
Ryde NSW 2112. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Cross College compares
By ICSEA, Holy Cross College ranks 149th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Charles Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Holy Cross College scores 1065, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Cross College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ryde
Holy Cross College is located in Ryde, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,024/wk and median rent of $465/wk. Population: 31,907.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ryde suburb profileSchools near Holy Cross College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Cross College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ryde | 0.4 km | 1118 | 53 higher | 579 |
| Ryde Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Ryde | 0.7 km | 1102 | 37 higher | 1,487 |
| Putney Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ryde | 0.9 km | 1114 | 49 higher | 357 |
| Ryde Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ryde | 1.2 km | 1096 | 31 higher | 497 |
| Ryde East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Ryde | 1.5 km | 1115 | 50 higher | 347 |
| Boronia Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hunters Hill | 1.6 km | 1145 | 80 higher | 409 |
| Northcross Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Ryde | 1.6 km | 1194 | 129 higher | 374 |
| Gladesville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gladesville | 1.6 km | 1129 | 64 higher | 305 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Cross College a government school?
No, Holy Cross College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Cross College offer?
Holy Cross College offers 7-12.
What is Holy Cross College's ICSEA score?
Holy Cross College has an ICSEA score of 1065, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Cross College?
Holy Cross College has 786 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Cross College?
The nearest schools to Holy Cross College are St Charles Catholic Primary School (0.4 km), Ryde Secondary College (0.7 km), Putney Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Holy Cross College located?
Holy Cross College is located in Ryde, NSW 2112. Visit the school website at https://hccryde.syd.catholic.edu.au.