Cassia Primary School vs Koondoola Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1300 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cassia Primary School
South Hedland · Government primary · K-6
444 students · ICSEA 867
Koondoola Primary School
Koondoola · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 871
| Measure | Cassia Primary School South Hedland WA | Koondoola Primary School Koondoola WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 10 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #583 of 583 | #490 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4908 of 4,908 | #4362 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 444 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 232 | 135 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 867 | 871 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 16% |
| Suburb | South Hedland 6722 | Koondoola 6064 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | cassiaps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5578 |
The verdict
- •Koondoola Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 10.1).
- •Koondoola Primary School has the higher ICSEA (871 vs 867), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koondoola Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.8).
- •Cassia Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 279.
- •Koondoola Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -27%).
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 Cassia Primary School better than Koondoola Primary School?
On the Success Index, Koondoola Primary School ranks higher (26.9 vs 10.1 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 Cassia Primary School and Koondoola Primary School?
About 1300 km in a straight line, between South Hedland and Koondoola in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cassia Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koondoola Primary School has 12.3.
How do Cassia Primary School and Koondoola Primary School rank in WA?
Cassia Primary School is 583rd of 583 and Koondoola Primary School is 490th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.