Southern Cross Grammar

Caroline Springs, Victoria · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Highly Capable tier

a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework

Highly Capable tier

S360 score: 63.3%

Southern Cross Grammar is a co-educational, Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Caroline Springs, Victoria. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Academic Excellence, where it reaches Trusted tier. It reaches Elite tier for Academic Performance Years 7 to 10.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing37 / 60 (61.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities34 / 60 (56.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence33 / 60 (55.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1020 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1211 / 20Highly Capable

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support12 / 20Highly Capable

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development11 / 20Highly Capable

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum12 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports10 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture12 / 20Highly Capable

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff12 / 20Highly Capable

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance12 / 20Highly Capable

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections11 / 20Highly Capable

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability10 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
867
Student:teacher ratio
11.4:1
Location
Caroline Springs, Victoria
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1136136 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    447(+9)
    Writing
    465(+23)
    Spelling
    449(+16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    474(+26)
    Numeracy
    446(+10)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    511(-10)
    Writing
    522(+14)
    Spelling
    518(+8)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    524(-8)
    Numeracy
    517(-7)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    602(+36)
    Writing
    613(+44)
    Spelling
    599(+39)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    616(+47)
    Numeracy
    629(+53)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    610(+14)
    Writing
    637(+26)
    Spelling
    602(+16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    601(+7)
    Numeracy
    621(+16)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2025

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    30
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    5.1%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2024

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    29
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    4.6%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median VCE study score
    Figure
    31
  • Result
    Study scores 40 and over
    Figure
    7.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    20.0%

Source: the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), extracted 2026-08-21.

2026 fees

Tuition only. Levies and other charges, where the school states them, are listed separately below.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Prep
    Annual fee
    $10,970
  • Year level
    Year 1
    Annual fee
    $10,970
  • Year level
    Year 2
    Annual fee
    $10,970
  • Year level
    Year 3
    Annual fee
    $11,530
  • Year level
    Year 4
    Annual fee
    $11,530
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Annual fee
    $11,970
  • Year level
    Year 6
    Annual fee
    $11,970
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $13,660
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $13,660
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $13,660
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $15,330
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $15,330
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $15,330
Additional information on fees

In addition to tuition, this school charges additional levies. Contact the school for a full schedule.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Southern Cross Grammar teach?

Southern Cross Grammar teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Southern Cross Grammar a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Southern Cross Grammar is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Southern Cross Grammar in?

Southern Cross Grammar is classified as Independent.

Does Southern Cross Grammar offer boarding?

No, Southern Cross Grammar does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Southern Cross Grammar?

Southern Cross Grammar has 867 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Southern Cross Grammar?

Southern Cross Grammar's student to teacher ratio is 11.4 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Southern Cross Grammar sit in?

Southern Cross Grammar sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.

What is Southern Cross Grammar's strongest area on Schools360?

Southern Cross Grammar's strongest area is Academic Excellence, reaching Trusted tier.

Where is Southern Cross Grammar located?

Southern Cross Grammar is located in Caroline Springs, Victoria.