Coogee Public School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Clovelly · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Coogee Public School Coogee NSW | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 1,619 | #39 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #637 of 4,908 | #164 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 361 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 170 | 86 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Coogee 2034 | Clovelly 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coogee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | staclovelly.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 73.9).
- •Coogee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Coogee Public School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 163.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -40%).
- •Coogee Public School is a government school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Coogee Public School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.8 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 Coogee Public School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coogee and Clovelly 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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do Coogee Public School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Coogee Public School is 175th of 1,619 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 39th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.