Coastal Lakes College vs Oakwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Lakes College
Lakelands · Government high school · 7-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 975
Oakwood Primary School
Meadow Springs · Government primary · K-6
973 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Coastal Lakes College Lakelands WA | Oakwood Primary School Meadow Springs WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 140 | #305 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #948 of 1,472 | #2783 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,145 | 973 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 603 | 500 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | – | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +148% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.3 | 50.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 37.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Meadow Springs 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au/ | oakwoodps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 40.0).
- •Oakwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coastal Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.5).
- •Coastal Lakes College is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 973.
- •Coastal Lakes College has grown faster over five years (148% vs 48%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Baldivis
Frequently asked questions
Is Coastal Lakes College better than Oakwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Oakwood Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 40.0 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 Coastal Lakes College and Oakwood Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lakelands and Meadow Springs in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coastal Lakes College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakwood Primary School has 18.5.
How do Coastal Lakes College and Oakwood Primary School rank in WA?
Coastal Lakes College is 82nd of 140 and Oakwood Primary School is 305th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.