Coolbellup Community School vs Seton Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 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
Seton Catholic College
Samson · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Coolbellup Community School Coolbellup WA | Seton Catholic College Samson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 583 | #37 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4807 of 4,908 | #529 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 153 | 1,091 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 640 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 2% |
| 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.seton.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Seton Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 19.3).
- •Seton Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seton Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.0).
- •Seton Catholic College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 153.
- •Seton Catholic College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -33%).
- •Coolbellup Community School is a government school while Seton Catholic College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Seton Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Seton Catholic College ranks higher (59.5 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 Seton Catholic College?
About 1.7 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 Seton Catholic College has 13.7.
How do Coolbellup Community School and Seton Catholic College rank in WA?
Coolbellup Community School is 565th of 583 and Seton Catholic College is 37th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.