Coastal Lakes College vs Singleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.1 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
Singleton Primary School
Singleton · Government primary · K-6
629 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Coastal Lakes College Lakelands WA | Singleton Primary School Singleton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 140 | #380 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #948 of 1,472 | #3424 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,145 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 542 / 603 | 326 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +148% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.3 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lakelands 6180 | Singleton 6175 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5736 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.0 vs 40.0).
- •Singleton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coastal Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.8).
- •Coastal Lakes College is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 629.
- •Coastal Lakes College has grown faster over five years (148% vs 4%).
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 Coastal Lakes College better than Singleton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coastal Lakes College and Singleton Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lakelands and Singleton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coastal Lakes College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Singleton Primary School has 19.8.
How do Coastal Lakes College and Singleton Primary School rank in WA?
Coastal Lakes College is 82nd of 140 and Singleton Primary School is 380th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.