Bull Creek Primary School vs Corpus Christi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bull Creek Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 1139
Corpus Christi College
Bateman · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,789 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Bull Creek Primary School Bull Creek WA | Corpus Christi College Bateman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 583 | #25 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #414 of 4,908 | #257 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 405 | 1,789 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 210 | 949 / 840 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 255 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 121.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 59.8 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bull Creek 6149 | Bateman 6150 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5574 | www.corpus.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bull Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 70.4).
- •Bull Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Corpus Christi College is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 405.
- •Corpus Christi College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 0%).
- •Bull Creek 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 Bull Creek Primary School better than Corpus Christi College?
On the Success Index, Bull Creek Primary School ranks higher (76.7 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 Bull Creek Primary School and Corpus Christi College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bull Creek and Bateman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bull Creek Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corpus Christi College has 14.7.
How do Bull Creek Primary School and Corpus Christi College rank in WA?
Bull Creek Primary School is 22nd of 583 and Corpus Christi College is 25th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.