Balarang Public School vs Corpus Christi Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balarang Public School
Oak Flats · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 974
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Oak Flats · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,126 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Balarang Public School Oak Flats NSW | Corpus Christi Catholic High School Oak Flats NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1072 of 1,619 | #168 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3354 of 4,908 | #427 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 268 | 1,126 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 151 | 554 / 572 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 86.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oak Flats 2529 | Oak Flats 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balarang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ccchsdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 41.0).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.6).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 268.
- •Balarang Public School is a government school while Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balarang Public School better than Corpus Christi Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Catholic High School ranks higher (63.6 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balarang Public School and Corpus Christi Catholic High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oak Flats and Oak Flats in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balarang Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corpus Christi Catholic High School has 13.0.
How do Balarang Public School and Corpus Christi Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Balarang Public School is 1072nd of 1,619 and Corpus Christi Catholic High School is 168th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.