Coogee Primary School vs Phoenix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coogee Primary School
Coogee · Government primary · K-6
605 students · ICSEA 1064
Phoenix Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Coogee Primary School Coogee WA | Phoenix Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 583 | #153 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1677 of 4,908 | #1596 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 605 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 308 | 164 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Coogee 6166 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5112 | www.education.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5589 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.7 vs 63.6).
- •Coogee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Phoenix Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Coogee Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 344.
- •Phoenix Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs 15%).
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 Coogee Primary School better than Phoenix 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 Coogee Primary School and Phoenix Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Coogee and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coogee Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Phoenix Primary School has 16.8.
How do Coogee Primary School and Phoenix Primary School rank in WA?
Coogee Primary School is 165th of 583 and Phoenix Primary School is 153rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.