Mater Christi Catholic Primary School vs South Lake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 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
South Lake Primary School
South Lake · Government primary · K-6
280 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Yangebup WA | South Lake Primary School South Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 583 | #370 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2149 of 4,908 | #3368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 609 | 280 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 289 | 146 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Yangebup 6164 | South Lake 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcps.wa.edu.au | www.southlakeps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 40.8).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Lake Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.7).
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 280.
- •Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while South Lake 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 Mater Christi Catholic Primary School better than South Lake Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Christi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 40.8 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 South Lake Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Yangebup and South Lake 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 South Lake Primary School has 16.9.
How do Mater Christi Catholic Primary School and South Lake Primary School rank in WA?
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School is 222nd of 583 and South Lake Primary School is 370th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.