Corpus Christi Primary School vs Henry Fulton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Primary School
Cranebrook · Catholic primary · K-6
518 students · ICSEA 1025
Henry Fulton Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Corpus Christi Primary School Cranebrook NSW | Henry Fulton Public School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #965 of 1,619 | #1189 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2982 of 4,908 | #3702 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 518 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 267 | 107 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccranebrook.catholic.edu.au | henryfulto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 36.0).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henry Fulton Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.9).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 219.
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -44%).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is a catholic school while Henry Fulton 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 Primary School better than Henry Fulton Public School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 36.0 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 Primary School and Henry Fulton Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henry Fulton Public School has 16.6.
How do Corpus Christi Primary School and Henry Fulton Public School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Primary School is 965th of 1,619 and Henry Fulton Public School is 1189th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.