Christ the King School vs Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Beaconsfield · Catholic primary · PP-6
304 students · ICSEA 1069
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
Yangebup · Catholic primary · PP-6
609 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Christ the King School Beaconsfield WA | Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Yangebup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 583 | #222 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #724 of 4,908 | #2149 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 304 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 164 | 320 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Yangebup 6164 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.wa.edu.au | www.mcps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 57.1).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.7).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 304.
- •Christ the King School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Christ the King School better than Mater Christi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King School ranks higher (73.1 vs 57.1 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 Christ the King School and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Yangebup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has 18.7.
How do Christ the King School and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Christ the King School is 51st of 583 and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is 222nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.