Independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Caroline Springs, VIC; 904 students.
NAPLAN averaging +49 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 70.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Southern Cross Grammar is also known as SCG Caroline Springs.
Median ATAR 70.0 ranks #149 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #78 of 136.
Southern Cross Grammar has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 70/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1136, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Southern Cross Grammar, Year 3 students averaged 456 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 518, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 612, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 614, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Southern Cross Grammar is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 904 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Southern Cross Grammar has approximate annual tuition fees of $12,718. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 50/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Southern Cross Grammar has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Southern Cross Grammar has a median ATAR of 70.0.
Southern Cross Grammar is located in Caroline Springs, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1136 (92th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.