Corpus Christi College vs Winthrop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 789 m 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
Winthrop Primary School
Winthrop · Government primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Corpus Christi College Bateman WA | Winthrop Primary School Winthrop WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 172 | #54 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 1,259 | #745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,789 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 949 / 840 | 315 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.4 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bateman 6150 | Winthrop 6150 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.corpus.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5709 |
The verdict
- •Winthrop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 70.4).
- •Winthrop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.9).
- •Corpus Christi College is the larger school with 1,789 students compared with 603.
- •Corpus Christi College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 2%).
- •Corpus Christi College is a catholic school while Winthrop 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 Winthrop Primary School?
On the Success Index, Winthrop Primary School ranks higher (73.0 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 Winthrop Primary School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Bateman and Winthrop in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winthrop Primary School has 18.9.
How do Corpus Christi College and Winthrop Primary School rank in WA?
Corpus Christi College is 25th of 172 and Winthrop Primary School is 54th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.