Corpus Christi College Maroubra vs Pagewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Pagewood Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Maroubra Maroubra NSW | Pagewood Public School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 539 | #633 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,472 | #1919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 755 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 532 | 105 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Randwick | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cccmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au | pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 60.1).
- •Pagewood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.7).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra is the larger school with 755 students compared with 207.
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has grown faster over five years (19% vs -38%).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra is a catholic school while Pagewood Public 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 Pagewood Public School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi College Maroubra ranks higher (64.5 vs 60.1 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 Corpus Christi College Maroubra and Pagewood Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Botany 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 Pagewood Public School has 17.7.
How do Corpus Christi College Maroubra and Pagewood Public School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi College Maroubra is 161st of 539 and Pagewood Public School is 633rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.