Southern Cross School

About Southern Cross School

Southern Cross School is a vibrant and inclusive special school where every pupil is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We are a centre of excellence built on a relational approach, creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe to explore, enjoy learning, and succeed. Our commitment is to foster a happy, safe, and stimulating atmosphere that encourages respect, responsibility, independence, and creativity.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Kate Burke

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Our Child Flourished at Southern Cross"

We were blown away by the warm welcome our child received at Southern Cross. The staff's commitment to creating a safe and stimulating environment has allowed our child to thrive academically and emotionally. We particularly appreciate the emphasis on creativity and independence, which has helped our child develop a love of learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Daniel F

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"Supportive and Nurturing Environment"

As a former parent, I was impressed by the school's relational approach and the way staff prioritise emotional well-being. Our child received excellent support and made great progress during their time at Southern Cross. While we moved to a different area, I would highly recommend this school to anyone seeking a supportive and nurturing environment for their child.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Ava T

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Good Experience, Room for Improvement"

Our child has been attending Southern Cross for a few years, and while we've seen some improvement in their academic progress, we feel that the school could do more to engage our child in extracurricular activities. The staff are generally supportive, but we've had some issues with communication. Overall, it's a good school, but we'd like to see more opportunities for our child to develop their interests.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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