Claremont College vs Coogee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 563 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont College
Randwick · Independent primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 1201
Coogee Public School
Coogee · Government primary · K-6
361 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Claremont College Randwick NSW | Coogee Public School Coogee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 1,619 | #175 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #23 of 4,908 | #637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 130 | 191 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1201 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Coogee 2034 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.claremont.nsw.edu.au | coogee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Claremont College scores higher on the Success Index (86.1 vs 73.9).
- •Claremont College has the higher ICSEA (1201 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claremont College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.4).
- •Coogee Public School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 265.
- •Claremont College has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -40%).
- •Claremont College is a independent 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 Claremont College better than Coogee Public School?
On the Success Index, Claremont College ranks higher (86.1 vs 73.9 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 Claremont College and Coogee Public School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Coogee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coogee Public School has 17.4.
How do Claremont College and Coogee Public School rank in NSW?
Claremont College is 3rd of 1,619 and Coogee Public School is 175th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.