Corpus Christi College vs Kardinya Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi College
Bateman · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,789 students · ICSEA 1116
Kardinya Primary School
Kardinya · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Bateman WA | Kardinya Primary School Kardinya WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 172 | #87 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 1,259 | #1007 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,789 | 433 |
| Girls / boys | 949 / 840 | 216 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.4 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bateman 6150 | Kardinya 6163 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.corpus.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5596 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.4 vs 70.1).
- •Corpus Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •Corpus Christi College is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 433.
- •Corpus Christi College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 33%).
- •Corpus Christi College is a catholic school while Kardinya 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 College better than Kardinya Primary 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 College and Kardinya Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bateman and Kardinya in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kardinya Primary School has 17.1.
How do Corpus Christi College and Kardinya Primary School rank in WA?
Corpus Christi College is 25th of 172 and Kardinya Primary School is 87th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.