Coodanup College vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coodanup College
Mandurah · Government high school · 7-12
886 students · ICSEA 911
Riverside Primary School
Greenfields · Government primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Coodanup College Mandurah WA | Riverside Primary School Greenfields WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 140 | #548 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1370 of 1,472 | #4722 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 886 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 458 | 224 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.2 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Greenfields 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4148 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5737 |
The verdict
- •Coodanup College scores higher on the Success Index (22.5 vs 21.2).
- •Riverside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coodanup College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Coodanup College is the larger school with 886 students compared with 449.
- •Coodanup College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
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 Coodanup College better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coodanup College ranks higher (22.5 vs 21.2 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 Coodanup College and Riverside Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mandurah and Greenfields in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coodanup College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Primary School has 16.2.
How do Coodanup College and Riverside Primary School rank in WA?
Coodanup College is 130th of 140 and Riverside Primary School is 548th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.