Coolbellup Community School vs Samson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km 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
Samson Primary School
Samson · Government primary · K-6
342 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Coolbellup Community School Coolbellup WA | Samson Primary School Samson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 583 | #109 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4807 of 4,908 | #1251 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 153 | 342 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 155 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coolbellup 6163 | Samson 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5791 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5679 |
The verdict
- •Samson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 19.3).
- •Samson Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Samson Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.0).
- •Samson Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 153.
- •Samson Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Samson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Samson Primary School ranks higher (67.5 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 Samson Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coolbellup and Samson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolbellup Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samson Primary School has 14.5.
How do Coolbellup Community School and Samson Primary School rank in WA?
Coolbellup Community School is 565th of 583 and Samson Primary School is 109th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.