Maroubra Bay Public School vs South Coogee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroubra Bay Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1055
South Coogee Public School
South Coogee · Government primary · K-6
376 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW | South Coogee Public School South Coogee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #784 of 1,619 | #583 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2384 of 4,908 | #1780 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 269 | 376 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 131 | 172 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | South Coogee 2034 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthcoogee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •South Coogee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 54.3).
- •South Coogee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maroubra Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •South Coogee Public School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 269.
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 Maroubra Bay Public School better than South Coogee Public School?
On the Success Index, South Coogee Public School ranks higher (61.7 vs 54.3 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 Maroubra Bay Public School and South Coogee Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and South Coogee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroubra Bay Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Coogee Public School has 17.3.
How do Maroubra Bay Public School and South Coogee Public School rank in NSW?
Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 and South Coogee Public School is 583rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.