Corpus Christi Primary School vs Waratah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 512 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
Waratah Public School
Waratah · Government primary · P-6
351 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Corpus Christi Primary School Waratah NSW | Waratah Public School Waratah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 1,619 | #448 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #858 of 4,908 | #1353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 169 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 83 | 179 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Waratah 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah.catholic.edu.au | waratah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 66.3).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waratah Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •Waratah Public School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 169.
- •Waratah Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is a catholic school while Waratah 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 Waratah Public School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 66.3 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 Waratah Public School?
About 512 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 Waratah Public School has 11.8.
How do Corpus Christi Primary School and Waratah Public School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Primary School is 254th of 1,619 and Waratah Public School is 448th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.