Bunbury Primary School vs Cooinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Primary School
Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
423 students · ICSEA 1076
Cooinda Primary School
East Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Bunbury Primary School Bunbury WA | Cooinda Primary School East Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 583 | #372 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2043 of 4,908 | #3380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 423 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 214 | 139 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | East Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5070 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5071 |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 40.6).
- •Bunbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooinda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.9).
- •Bunbury Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 278.
- •Bunbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -25%).
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 Bunbury Primary School better than Cooinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bunbury Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 40.6 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 Bunbury Primary School and Cooinda Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and East Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cooinda Primary School has 13.0.
How do Bunbury Primary School and Cooinda Primary School rank in WA?
Bunbury Primary School is 208th of 583 and Cooinda Primary School is 372nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.