Corpus Christi Primary School vs St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 103 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Primary School
Waratah · Catholic primary · K-6
169 students · ICSEA 1085
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
Dee Why · Catholic primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Corpus Christi Primary School Waratah NSW | St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Dee Why NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 1,619 | #418 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #858 of 4,908 | #1275 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 169 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 83 | 89 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Dee Why 2099 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah.catholic.edu.au | www.skdydbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 67.2).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 169.
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -3%).
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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 67.2 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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Waratah and Dee Why in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Corpus Christi Primary School and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Primary School is 254th of 1,619 and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is 418th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.