Coolbellup Community School vs Wickham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1275 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
Wickham Primary School
Wickham · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Coolbellup Community School Coolbellup WA | Wickham Primary School Wickham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #565 of 583 | #544 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4807 of 4,908 | #4698 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 153 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 170 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 32% |
| Suburb | Coolbellup 6163 | Wickham 6720 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Karratha |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5791 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5542 |
The verdict
- •Wickham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 19.3).
- •Wickham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Wickham Primary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 153.
- •Wickham Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Wickham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wickham Primary School ranks higher (21.8 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 Wickham Primary School?
About 1275 km in a straight line, between Coolbellup and Wickham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolbellup Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wickham Primary School has 14.1.
How do Coolbellup Community School and Wickham Primary School rank in WA?
Coolbellup Community School is 565th of 583 and Wickham Primary School is 544th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.