Coolbellup Community School vs Coolbellup Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 248 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolbellup Community School
Coolbellup · Government primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 905
Coolbellup Learning Centre
Coolbellup · Government special · K-6
58 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Coolbellup Community School Coolbellup WA | Coolbellup Learning Centre Coolbellup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4807 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 153 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 10 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 22% |
| Suburb | Coolbellup 6163 | Coolbellup 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5791 | www.Coolbelluplearningcentre.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coolbellup Learning Centre has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolbellup Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 16.0).
- •Coolbellup Community School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 58.
- •Coolbellup Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (32% vs -33%).
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 Coolbellup Community School better than Coolbellup Learning Centre?
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 Coolbellup Community School and Coolbellup Learning Centre?
About 248 m in a straight line, between Coolbellup and Coolbellup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolbellup Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolbellup Learning Centre has 5.4.
How do Coolbellup Community School and Coolbellup Learning Centre rank in WA?
Coolbellup Community School is 565th of 583 and Coolbellup Learning Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.