Banksmeadow Public School vs Corpus Christi College Maroubra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksmeadow Public School
Botany · Government primary · P-6
268 students · ICSEA 1032
Corpus Christi College Maroubra
Maroubra · Catholic high school · 7-12
755 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Banksmeadow Public School Botany NSW | Corpus Christi College Maroubra Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 1,619 | #161 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1829 of 4,908 | #410 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 268 | 755 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 145 | 223 / 532 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 57.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cccmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 61.1).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banksmeadow Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra is the larger school with 755 students compared with 268.
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has grown faster over five years (19% vs -11%).
- •Banksmeadow Public School is a government school while Corpus Christi College Maroubra 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 Banksmeadow Public School better than Corpus Christi College Maroubra?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi College Maroubra ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.1 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 Banksmeadow Public School and Corpus Christi College Maroubra?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Botany and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksmeadow Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corpus Christi College Maroubra has 13.2.
How do Banksmeadow Public School and Corpus Christi College Maroubra rank in NSW?
Banksmeadow Public School is 601st of 1,619 and Corpus Christi College Maroubra is 161st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.