Carey Park Primary School vs Cooinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Park Primary School
Carey Park · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 900
Cooinda Primary School
East Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Carey Park Primary School Carey Park WA | Cooinda Primary School East Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 583 | #372 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4423 of 4,908 | #3380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 282 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 145 | 139 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 7% |
| Suburb | Carey Park 6230 | East Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5088 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5071 |
The verdict
- •Cooinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 26.1).
- •Cooinda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooinda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Carey Park Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 278.
- •Carey Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -25%).
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 Carey Park Primary School better than Cooinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cooinda Primary School ranks higher (40.6 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 Carey Park Primary School and Cooinda Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carey Park and East Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carey Park Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cooinda Primary School has 13.0.
How do Carey Park Primary School and Cooinda Primary School rank in WA?
Carey Park Primary School is 503rd of 583 and Cooinda Primary School is 372nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.