Emmanuel Catholic College vs Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Catholic College
Success · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1041
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
Yangebup · Catholic primary · PP-6
609 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic College Success WA | Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Yangebup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 140 | #222 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 1,472 | #2149 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,215 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 628 | 320 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 221 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 169 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.8 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Success 6164 | Yangebup 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/ | www.mcps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.1 vs 57.1).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.7).
- •Emmanuel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 609.
- •Emmanuel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Emmanuel Catholic College better than Mater Christi Catholic 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 Emmanuel Catholic College and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Success and Yangebup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic College has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has 18.7.
How do Emmanuel Catholic College and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Emmanuel Catholic College is 42nd of 140 and Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is 222nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.