Cable Beach Primary School vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 296 m 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
St Martin de Porres School
Broome · Catholic special · 7-12
13 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Cable Beach Primary School Broome WA | St Martin de Porres School Broome WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4094 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 299 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 162 | 6 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 62% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Broome 6725 |
| Council area | Broome | Broome |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5705 | www.smdp.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (871 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cable Beach Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 13.
- •Cable Beach Primary School is a government school while St Martin de Porres School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Martin de Porres School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cable Beach Primary School and St Martin de Porres School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Broome and Broome in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cable Beach Primary School and St Martin de Porres School rank in WA?
Cable Beach Primary School is 453rd of 583 and St Martin de Porres School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.