Corpus Christi College Maroubra vs St John Paul College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 440 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
St John Paul College
Coffs Harbour · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,062 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Maroubra Maroubra NSW | St John Paul College Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 539 | #172 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,472 | #438 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 755 | 1,062 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 532 | 552 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 86.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Randwick | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cccmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.cofhslism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 63.1).
- •St John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Paul College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •St John Paul College is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 755.
- •Corpus Christi College Maroubra has grown faster over five years (19% vs 5%).
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 St John Paul College?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi College Maroubra ranks higher (64.5 vs 63.1 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 St John Paul College?
About 440 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Coffs Harbour 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 St John Paul College has 12.3.
How do Corpus Christi College Maroubra and St John Paul College rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi College Maroubra is 161st of 539 and St John Paul College is 172nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.