Corpus Christi School vs Yarraville Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
Yarraville Special Developmental School
Yarraville · Government special · U
100 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Corpus Christi School Kingsville VIC | Yarraville Special Developmental School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #282 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 181 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 87 | 27 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +64% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kingsville 3012 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cckingsville.catholic.edu.au | www.yarravillesds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarraville Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 11.4).
- •Corpus Christi School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 100.
- •Yarraville Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (64% vs -6%).
- •Corpus Christi School is a catholic school while Yarraville Special Developmental 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 Yarraville Special Developmental School?
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 School and Yarraville Special Developmental School?
About 1.4 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 Yarraville Special Developmental School has 4.3.
How do Corpus Christi School and Yarraville Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Corpus Christi School is 154th of 1,290 and Yarraville Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.