Comet Bay Primary School vs Golden Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Comet Bay Primary School
Secret Harbour · Government primary · K-6
638 students · ICSEA 1005
Golden Bay Primary School
Golden Bay · Government primary · K-6
511 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Comet Bay Primary School Secret Harbour WA | Golden Bay Primary School Golden Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #402 of 583 | #457 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3635 of 4,908 | #4111 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 638 | 511 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 332 | 236 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Secret Harbour 6173 | Golden Bay 6174 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5804 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5838 |
The verdict
- •Comet Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 30.1).
- •Comet Bay Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.0).
- •Comet Bay Primary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 511.
- •Golden Bay Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -22%).
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 Comet Bay Primary School better than Golden Bay Primary School?
On the Success Index, Comet Bay Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 30.1 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 Comet Bay Primary School and Golden Bay Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Secret Harbour and Golden Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Comet Bay Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Bay Primary School has 16.3.
How do Comet Bay Primary School and Golden Bay Primary School rank in WA?
Comet Bay Primary School is 402nd of 583 and Golden Bay Primary School is 457th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.