Corpus Christi College Maroubra vs South Sydney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 562 m 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
South Sydney High School
Maroubra · Government high school · 7-12
796 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Maroubra Maroubra NSW | South Sydney High School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 539 | #164 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,472 | #414 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 755 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 532 | 312 / 484 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cccmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au | sthsydney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.5 vs 64.4).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Sydney High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 755.
- •South Sydney High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 19%).
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra is a catholic school while South Sydney 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 South Sydney High School?
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 College Maroubra and South Sydney High School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Maroubra and Maroubra 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 South Sydney High School has 13.6.
How do Corpus Christi College Maroubra and South Sydney High School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi College Maroubra is 161st of 539 and South Sydney High School is 164th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.