Coolbellup Community School vs North Lake Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 987 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
North Lake Senior Campus
Kardinya · Government high school · 10-12
335 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Coolbellup Community School Coolbellup WA | North Lake Senior Campus Kardinya WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 583 | #69 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4807 of 4,908 | #834 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 153 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 184 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coolbellup 6163 | Kardinya 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5791 | www.northlake.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •North Lake Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 19.3).
- •North Lake Senior Campus has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lake Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 16.0).
- •North Lake Senior Campus is the larger school with 335 students compared with 153.
- •North Lake Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 North Lake Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, North Lake Senior Campus ranks higher (45.6 vs 19.3 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 Coolbellup Community School and North Lake Senior Campus?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Coolbellup and Kardinya in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolbellup Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Lake Senior Campus has 9.4.
How do Coolbellup Community School and North Lake Senior Campus rank in WA?
Coolbellup Community School is 565th of 583 and North Lake Senior Campus is 69th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.