Corpus Christi School vs St Francis Xavier's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi School
Kingsville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 1105
St Francis Xavier's School
Box Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Corpus Christi School Kingsville VIC | St Francis Xavier's School Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 1,290 | #413 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #282 of 4,908 | #1038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 181 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 87 | 127 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kingsville 3012 | Box Hill 3128 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cckingsville.catholic.edu.au | www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 69.7).
- •Corpus Christi School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •St Francis Xavier's School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 181.
- •Corpus Christi School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -20%).
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 School better than St Francis Xavier's School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi School ranks higher (78.6 vs 69.7 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 School and St Francis Xavier's School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Kingsville and Box Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's School has 13.2.
How do Corpus Christi School and St Francis Xavier's School rank in VIC?
Corpus Christi School is 154th of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier's School is 413th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.