Corpus Christi Primary School vs Jordan Springs Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Jordan Springs Public School
Jordan Springs · Government primary · K-6
1,119 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Corpus Christi Primary School Cranebrook NSW | Jordan Springs Public School Jordan Springs NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #965 of 1,619 | #903 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2982 of 4,908 | #2781 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 518 | 1,119 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 267 | 551 / 568 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 193 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +259% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 64.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Jordan Springs 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccranebrook.catholic.edu.au | jordanspr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jordan Springs Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 46.2).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jordan Springs Public School is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 518.
- •Jordan Springs Public School has grown faster over five years (259% vs -3%).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is a catholic school while Jordan Springs 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 Jordan Springs Public School?
On the Success Index, Jordan Springs Public School ranks higher (48.8 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 Primary School and Jordan Springs Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Jordan Springs 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 Jordan Springs Public School has 17.5.
How do Corpus Christi Primary School and Jordan Springs Public School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Primary School is 965th of 1,619 and Jordan Springs Public School is 903rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.