Corpus Christi College Maroubra vs Matraville Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi College Maroubra
Maroubra · Catholic high school · 7-12
755 students · ICSEA 1043
Matraville Sports High School
Chifley · Government high school · 7-12
487 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Maroubra Maroubra NSW | Matraville Sports High School Chifley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 539 | #300 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,472 | #818 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 755 | 487 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 532 | 166 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 28% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Chifley 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cccmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au | matrasport-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 46.2).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matraville Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.2).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra is the larger school with 755 students compared with 487.
- •Matraville Sports High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs 19%).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra is a catholic school while Matraville Sports High School is a government 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 College Maroubra better than Matraville Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi College Maroubra ranks higher (64.5 vs 46.2 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 College Maroubra and Matraville Sports High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Chifley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi College Maroubra has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matraville Sports High School has 8.0.
How do Corpus Christi College Maroubra and Matraville Sports High School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi College Maroubra is 161st of 539 and Matraville Sports High School is 300th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.