Coolgardie Primary School vs Katanning Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 456 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolgardie Primary School
Coolgardie · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 843
Katanning Primary School
Katanning · Government primary · K-6
234 students · ICSEA 846
| Measure | Coolgardie Primary School Coolgardie WA | Katanning Primary School Katanning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #561 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4783 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 28 | 110 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 843 | 846 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 37% |
| Suburb | Coolgardie 6429 | Katanning 6317 |
| Council area | Coolgardie | Katanning |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5117 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5241 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.3 vs 19.9).
- •Katanning Primary School has the higher ICSEA (846 vs 843), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolgardie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Katanning Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 47.
- •Katanning Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -2%).
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 Coolgardie Primary School better than Katanning Primary 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 Coolgardie Primary School and Katanning Primary School?
About 456 km in a straight line, between Coolgardie and Katanning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolgardie Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Katanning Primary School has 14.2.
How do Coolgardie Primary School and Katanning Primary School rank in WA?
Coolgardie Primary School is unranked and Katanning Primary School is 561st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.