Southern Cross Catholic College
Southern Cross Catholic College is a Catholic combined school in Annandale, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1048, it sits in the 68th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,479 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Annandale QLD 4814. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Southern Cross Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Southern Cross Catholic College ranks 122nd of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is William Ross State High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Southern Cross Catholic College scores 1048, near average.
Enrolment and location
Southern Cross Catholic 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.
Schools near Southern Cross Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southern Cross Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Ross State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Annandale | 0.2 km | 955 | 93 lower | 862 |
| Wulguru State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wulguru | 1.5 km | 827 | 221 lower | 212 |
| Oonoonba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Idalia | 1.6 km | 995 | 53 lower | 525 |
| Annandale Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Annandale | 2.5 km | 1069 | 21 higher | 687 |
| Annandale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Annandale | 2.5 km | 1019 | 29 lower | 722 |
| St Joseph's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Mundingburra | 2.7 km | 1078 | 30 higher | 356 |
| Mundingburra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mundingburra | 2.7 km | 965 | 83 lower | 506 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Cross Catholic College a government school?
No, Southern Cross Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Southern Cross Catholic College offer?
Southern Cross Catholic College offers Prep-12.
What is Southern Cross Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Southern Cross Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 1048, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southern Cross Catholic College?
Southern Cross Catholic College has 1,479 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southern Cross Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Southern Cross Catholic College are William Ross State High School (0.2 km), Townsville Grammar School - Annandale Campus (0.9 km), Wulguru State School (1.5 km).
Where is Southern Cross Catholic College located?
Southern Cross Catholic College is located in Annandale, QLD 4814. Visit the school website at http://www.sctsv.catholic.edu.au.