Cable Beach Primary School vs Wilson Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1817 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
Wilson Park Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Cable Beach Primary School Broome WA | Wilson Park Primary School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4094 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 299 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 162 | 43 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.2 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 70% | 27% |
| Suburb | Broome 6725 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Broome | Collie |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5705 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5477 |
The verdict
- •Cable Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 21.5).
- •Wilson Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (838 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cable Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.8).
- •Cable Beach Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 79.
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 Wilson Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cable Beach Primary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 21.5 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 Wilson Park Primary School?
About 1817 km in a straight line, between Broome and Collie 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 Wilson Park Primary School has 10.8.
How do Cable Beach Primary School and Wilson Park Primary School rank in WA?
Cable Beach Primary School is 453rd of 583 and Wilson Park Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.