Southern Cross Early Childhood School P-2
33 Wirraway Crescent, 111 Ross Smith Crescent, Scullin ACT 2614
Southern Cross Early Childhood School P-2 is a government primary school in Scullin, ACT from Prep to Year 2 with about 115 students. Its ICSEA is 1,088, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Publicly available information indicates Southern Cross Early Childhood School is a government early-childhood school in Scullin, ACT, catering for children from birth to eight years and integrating child care with Preschool to Year 2 education. The school's own site emphasises family-centred learning and genuine partnerships between staff and families, with culturally responsive programming acknowledging the Ngunnawal Traditional Custodians. Facilities mentioned include four themed courtyard learning spaces, a library, outdoor learning areas, an on-site café and a Learn to Ride Centre, alongside strong community structures such as a P&C, School Board and a dedicated Community Coordinator.
Often praised
- family-centred, community-focused approach
- varied outdoor and courtyard learning spaces
- integrated child care and early schooling
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John The Apostle Primary School | Florey | Catholic primary | 0.8 km | 1,077 | 368 |
| St Francis Xavier College | Florey | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,070 | 1,323 |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Page | Catholic primary | 0.9 km | 1,085 | 332 |
| Florey Primary School | Florey | Public primary | 1.5 km | 1,042 | 397 |
| Latham Primary School | Latham | Public primary | 1.5 km | 1,038 | 298 |
| Kingsford Smith School (P-6) | Holt | Public primary | 1.7 km | — | — |
| Hawker Primary School | Hawker | Public primary | 1.9 km | 1,129 | 331 |
| Weetangera Primary School | Weetangera | Public primary | 2.3 km | 1,117 | 404 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in ACT
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffy Primary School | Duffy | Public primary · P-6 | 374 | 1,088 |
| Throsby School | Throsby | Public primary · P-6 | 316 | 1,096 |
| Torrens Primary School | Torrens | Public primary · P-6 | 394 | 1,079 |
| Farrer Primary School | Farrer | Public primary · P-6 | 252 | 1,098 |
| Franklin School | Franklin | Public primary · P-2 | 477 | 1,098 |
| Charles Weston School | Coombs | Public primary · P-6 | 511 | 1,099 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.