Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 104 km 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
St Joseph's Primary School
Merewether · Catholic primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St Ives NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Merewether NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 1,619 | #361 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #120 of 4,908 | #1155 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 221 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 110 | 189 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | Merewether 2291 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccsidbb.catholic.edu.au | merewether.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 68.5).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 221.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -1%).
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 St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 68.5 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 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Merewether 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 St Joseph's Primary School has 18.5.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is 27th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 361st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.