Brigidine College Randwick vs Coogee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 582 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigidine College Randwick
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
851 students · ICSEA 1114
Coogee Public School
Coogee · Government primary · K-6
361 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Brigidine College Randwick Randwick NSW | Coogee Public School Coogee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 539 | #175 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #271 of 1,472 | #637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 851 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 851 / 0 | 191 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Coogee 2034 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bcrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | coogee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coogee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 70.7).
- •Coogee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brigidine College Randwick has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.4).
- •Brigidine College Randwick is the larger school with 851 students compared with 361.
- •Brigidine College Randwick has grown faster over five years (1% vs -40%).
- •Brigidine College Randwick is a catholic school while Coogee Public 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 Brigidine College Randwick better than Coogee Public School?
On the Success Index, Coogee Public School ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.7 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 Brigidine College Randwick and Coogee Public School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Coogee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigidine College Randwick has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coogee Public School has 17.4.
How do Brigidine College Randwick and Coogee Public School rank in NSW?
Brigidine College Randwick is 103rd of 539 and Coogee Public School is 175th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.