Cable Beach Primary School vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 749 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 Mary's College
Broome · Catholic combined · PP-12
741 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Cable Beach Primary School Broome WA | St Mary's College Broome WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 583 | #150 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4094 of 4,908 | #1162 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 299 | 741 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 162 | 353 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 63.1 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 61% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Broome 6725 |
| Council area | Broome | Broome |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5705 | www.stmarysbroome.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cable Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 26.1).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (844 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cable Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.6).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 741 students compared with 299.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Cable Beach Primary School is a government school while St Mary's College 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 Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Cable Beach Primary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 26.1 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 St Mary's College?
About 749 m 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 St Mary's College has 10.6.
How do Cable Beach Primary School and St Mary's College rank in WA?
Cable Beach Primary School is 453rd of 583 and St Mary's College is 150th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.