Holy Cross Primary School
Holy Cross Primary School is a Catholic primary school in New Gisborne, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1063, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 12% of students have a language background other than English.
New Gisborne VIC 3438. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Cross Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Cross Primary School ranks 522nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Global Village Learning, an independent combined school 0.3 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 Primary School scores 1063, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Cross Primary School 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 New Gisborne
Holy Cross Primary School is located in New Gisborne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,279/wk and median rent of $451/wk. Population: 2,509.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
New Gisborne suburb profileSchools near Holy Cross Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Cross Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Gisborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · New Gisborne | 0.8 km | 1080 | 17 higher | 440 |
| Gisborne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gisborne | 3.9 km | 1066 | 3 higher | 481 |
| St Brigid's SchoolCatholic Primary · Gisborne | 4.0 km | 1065 | 2 higher | 216 |
| Gisborne Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gisborne | 4.8 km | 1017 | 46 lower | 961 |
| Macedon Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macedon | 5.2 km | 1109 | 46 higher | 232 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Cross Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Cross Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Cross Primary School offer?
Holy Cross Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Holy Cross Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Cross Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1063, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Cross Primary School?
Holy Cross Primary School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Cross Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Cross Primary School are Global Village Learning (0.3 km), New Gisborne Primary School (0.8 km), Gisborne Primary School (3.9 km).
Where is Holy Cross Primary School located?
Holy Cross Primary School is located in New Gisborne, VIC 3438. Visit the school website at http://www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au.