Corpus Christi Primary School vs Waratah West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 709 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 West Public School
Waratah West · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Corpus Christi Primary School Waratah NSW | Waratah West Public School Waratah West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 1,619 | #1021 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #858 of 4,908 | #3177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 169 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 83 | 43 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 21% |
| Suburb | Waratah 2298 | Waratah West 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waratah.catholic.edu.au | waratahwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 43.6).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waratah West Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.8).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 113.
- •Waratah West Public School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -3%).
- •Corpus Christi Primary School is a catholic school while Waratah West 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 West Public School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 43.6 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 West Public School?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Waratah and Waratah West 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 West Public School has 9.0.
How do Corpus Christi Primary School and Waratah West Public School rank in NSW?
Corpus Christi Primary School is 254th of 1,619 and Waratah West Public School is 1021st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.