Corpus Christi Primary School vs St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 580 m 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 Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning
Waratah · Independent special · U
223 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Corpus Christi Primary School Waratah NSW | St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning Waratah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #858 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 169 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 83 | 76 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 39.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 39.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Waratah 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah.catholic.edu.au | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 14.8).
- •St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning is the larger school with 223 students compared with 169.
- •St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning has grown faster over five years (35% vs -3%).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is a catholic school while St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning is an independent 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 St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning?
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 Primary School and St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Waratah and Waratah 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 Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning has 5.6.
How do Corpus Christi Primary School and St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Primary School is 254th of 1,619 and St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.