Coogee Public School vs Randwick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coogee Public School
Coogee · Government primary · K-6
361 students · ICSEA 1154
Randwick High School
Randwick · Government high school · 7-12
1,461 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Coogee Public School Coogee NSW | Randwick High School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 1,619 | #102 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #637 of 4,908 | #270 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,461 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 170 | 788 / 673 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 289 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 214 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 111.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coogee 2034 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coogee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | randwick-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coogee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 70.8).
- •Coogee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Randwick High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
- •Randwick High School is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 361.
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 Coogee Public School better than Randwick High School?
On the Success Index, Coogee Public School ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.8 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 Coogee Public School and Randwick High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Coogee and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coogee Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Randwick High School has 13.1.
How do Coogee Public School and Randwick High School rank in NSW?
Coogee Public School is 175th of 1,619 and Randwick High School is 102nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.