Bungaree Primary School vs Cooloongup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bungaree Primary School
Rockingham · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 927
Cooloongup Primary School
Cooloongup · Government primary · K-6
312 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Bungaree Primary School Rockingham WA | Cooloongup Primary School Cooloongup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #500 of 583 | #450 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4416 of 4,908 | #4061 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 233 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 115 | 157 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 15% |
| Suburb | Rockingham 6168 | Cooloongup 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5508 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5606 |
The verdict
- •Cooloongup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 26.2).
- •Bungaree Primary School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooloongup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Cooloongup Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 233.
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 Bungaree Primary School better than Cooloongup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cooloongup Primary School ranks higher (30.8 vs 26.2 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 Bungaree Primary School and Cooloongup Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rockingham and Cooloongup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bungaree Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cooloongup Primary School has 11.3.
How do Bungaree Primary School and Cooloongup Primary School rank in WA?
Bungaree Primary School is 500th of 583 and Cooloongup Primary School is 450th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.