Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School vs Coolgardie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 491 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School
Coolgardie · Independent combined · PP-12
91 students · ICSEA 684
Coolgardie Primary School
Coolgardie · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 843
| Measure | Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Coolgardie WA | Coolgardie Primary School Coolgardie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #166 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1225 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 91 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 45 | 19 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 684 | 843 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 90% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 89% | 21% |
| Suburb | Coolgardie 6429 | Coolgardie 6429 |
| Council area | Coolgardie | Coolgardie |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.caps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5117 |
The verdict
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 20.3).
- •Coolgardie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (843 vs 684), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.3).
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 47.
- •Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is a independent school while Coolgardie Primary School is a government 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 Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School better than Coolgardie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School ranks higher (21.8 vs 20.3 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 Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School and Coolgardie Primary School?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Coolgardie and Coolgardie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolgardie Primary School has 11.3.
How do Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School and Coolgardie Primary School rank in WA?
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School is 166th of 172 and Coolgardie Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.