Corpus Christi School vs Wembley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Wembley Primary School
Yarraville · Government primary · Prep-6
626 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Corpus Christi School Kingsville VIC | Wembley Primary School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 1,290 | #342 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #282 of 4,908 | #794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 181 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 87 | 324 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingsville 3012 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cckingsville.catholic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=285a5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (78.6 vs 72.5).
- •Wembley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Wembley Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 181.
- •Corpus Christi School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
- •Corpus Christi School is a catholic school while Wembley Primary 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 School better than Wembley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi School ranks higher (78.6 vs 72.5 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 Wembley Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kingsville and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wembley Primary School has 14.9.
How do Corpus Christi School and Wembley Primary School rank in VIC?
Corpus Christi School is 154th of 1,290 and Wembley Primary School is 342nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.