Corpus Christi College vs Trinity College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 11 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
Trinity College
East Perth · Catholic combined · 4-12
1,347 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Bateman WA | Trinity College East Perth WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 172 | #22 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 1,259 | #235 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | 4-12 |
| Students | 1,789 | 1,347 |
| Girls / boys | 949 / 840 | 0 / 1,347 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.4 | 119.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 73.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bateman 6150 | East Perth 6004 |
| Council area | Melville | Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.corpus.wa.edu.au | www.trinity.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 70.4).
- •Corpus Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Corpus Christi College is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 1,347.
- •Corpus Christi College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 11%).
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 Trinity College?
On the Success Index, Trinity College ranks higher (71.4 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 Corpus Christi College and Trinity College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bateman and East Perth in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College has 11.3.
How do Corpus Christi College and Trinity College rank in WA?
Corpus Christi College is 25th of 172 and Trinity College is 22nd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.