Cable Beach Primary School vs Roebuck Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cable Beach Primary School
Broome · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 836
Roebuck Primary School
Broome · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Cable Beach Primary School Broome WA | Roebuck Primary School Broome WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 583 | #321 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4094 of 4,908 | #2923 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 299 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 162 | 163 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 13% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Broome 6725 |
| Council area | Broome | Broome |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5705 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5772&pageID=SO01 |
The verdict
- •Roebuck Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 30.3).
- •Roebuck Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cable Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.6).
- •Roebuck Primary School is the larger school with 339 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 Cable Beach Primary School better than Roebuck Primary School?
On the Success Index, Roebuck Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 30.3 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 Cable Beach Primary School and Roebuck Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Broome and Broome in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cable Beach Primary School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roebuck Primary School has 15.6.
How do Cable Beach Primary School and Roebuck Primary School rank in WA?
Cable Beach Primary School is 453rd of 583 and Roebuck Primary School is 321st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.