Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School vs Masada College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 182 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St Ives · Catholic primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 1141
Masada College
St Ives · Independent combined · K-12
368 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St Ives NSW | Masada College St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 1,619 | #34 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #120 of 4,908 | #83 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 221 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 110 | 124 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | St Ives 2075 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsidbb.catholic.edu.au | www.masada.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.6 vs 81.3).
- •Masada College has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Masada College has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 13.9).
- •Masada College is the larger school with 368 students compared with 221.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -18%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Masada College is an independent 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School better than Masada College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Masada College?
About 182 m in a straight line, between St Ives and St Ives in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Masada College has 8.1.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Masada College rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is 27th of 1,619 and Masada College is 34th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.