Coogee Primary School vs Spearwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.1 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
Spearwood Primary School
Spearwood · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Coogee Primary School Coogee WA | Spearwood Primary School Spearwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 583 | #409 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1677 of 4,908 | #3726 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 605 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 308 | 57 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 18% |
| Suburb | Coogee 6166 | Spearwood 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5112 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5421 |
The verdict
- •Coogee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 35.7).
- •Coogee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spearwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.5).
- •Coogee Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 114.
- •Coogee Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 2%).
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 Spearwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coogee Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 35.7 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 Coogee Primary School and Spearwood Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Coogee and Spearwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coogee Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spearwood Primary School has 11.0.
How do Coogee Primary School and Spearwood Primary School rank in WA?
Coogee Primary School is 165th of 583 and Spearwood Primary School is 409th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.