Coolbellup Learning Centre vs Perth Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolbellup Learning Centre
Coolbellup · Government special · K-6
58 students · ICSEA 961
Perth Waldorf School
Bibra Lake · Independent combined · PP-12
561 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Coolbellup Learning Centre Coolbellup WA | Perth Waldorf School Bibra Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #37 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #420 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 58 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 48 | 320 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 54.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 52.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coolbellup 6163 | Bibra Lake 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.Coolbelluplearningcentre.wa.edu.au | www.pws.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Perth Waldorf School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolbellup Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 10.3).
- •Perth Waldorf School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 58.
- •Coolbellup Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (32% vs 17%).
- •Coolbellup Learning Centre is a government school while Perth Waldorf School is an independent 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 Learning Centre better than Perth Waldorf School?
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 Learning Centre and Perth Waldorf School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coolbellup and Bibra Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolbellup Learning Centre has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Waldorf School has 10.3.
How do Coolbellup Learning Centre and Perth Waldorf School rank in WA?
Coolbellup Learning Centre is unranked and Perth Waldorf School is 37th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.