Broome Primary School vs Cable Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broome Primary School
Broome · Government primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 856
Cable Beach Primary School
Broome · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 836
| Measure | Broome Primary School Broome WA | Cable Beach Primary School Broome WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #533 of 583 | #453 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4623 of 4,908 | #4094 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 183 | 137 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 856 | 836 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 27.2 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 54% | 70% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Broome 6725 |
| Council area | Broome | Broome |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5712 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5705 |
The verdict
- •Cable Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 23.0).
- •Broome Primary School has the higher ICSEA (856 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cable Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.8).
- •Broome Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 299.
- •Cable Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -19%).
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 Broome Primary School better than Cable Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cable Beach Primary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 23.0 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 Broome Primary School and Cable Beach Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Broome and Broome in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broome Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cable Beach Primary School has 9.9.
How do Broome Primary School and Cable Beach Primary School rank in WA?
Broome Primary School is 533rd of 583 and Cable Beach Primary School is 453rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.