Mater Christi Catholic Primary School vs Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 178 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
Yangebup · Catholic primary · PP-6
609 students · ICSEA 1070
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
Dunsborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
331 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Yangebup WA | Our Lady of the Cape Primary School Dunsborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 583 | #181 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2149 of 4,908 | #1816 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 609 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 289 | 155 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Yangebup 6164 | Dunsborough 6281 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mcps.wa.edu.au | www.ladyofcape.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 57.1).
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.7).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 331.
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Mater Christi Catholic Primary School better than Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Cape Primary School ranks higher (61.3 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 Mater Christi Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Yangebup and Dunsborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has 16.2.
How do Mater Christi Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School rank in WA?
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is 222nd of 583 and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is 181st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.