Bateman Primary School vs Corpus Christi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 681 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bateman Primary School
Bateman · Government primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1126
Corpus Christi College
Bateman · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,789 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Bateman Primary School Bateman WA | Corpus Christi College Bateman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 583 | #25 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #595 of 4,908 | #257 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 371 | 1,789 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 182 | 949 / 840 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 255 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 121.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 59.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bateman 6150 | Bateman 6150 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5519 | www.corpus.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bateman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 70.4).
- •Bateman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Corpus Christi College is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 371.
- •Corpus Christi College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 5%).
- •Bateman Primary School is a government school while Corpus Christi College is a catholic 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 Bateman Primary School better than Corpus Christi College?
On the Success Index, Bateman Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.4 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 Bateman Primary School and Corpus Christi College?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Bateman and Bateman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bateman Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corpus Christi College has 14.7.
How do Bateman Primary School and Corpus Christi College rank in WA?
Bateman Primary School is 36th of 583 and Corpus Christi College is 25th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.