Coolgardie Primary School vs Wilson Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 544 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
Wilson Park Primary School
Collie · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Coolgardie Primary School Coolgardie WA | Wilson Park Primary School Collie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 28 | 43 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 843 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 27% |
| Suburb | Coolgardie 6429 | Collie 6225 |
| Council area | Coolgardie | Collie |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5117 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5477 |
The verdict
- •Wilson Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.5 vs 20.3).
- •Coolgardie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (843 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilson Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Wilson Park Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 47.
- •Coolgardie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
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 Wilson Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wilson Park Primary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 20.3 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 Coolgardie Primary School and Wilson Park Primary School?
About 544 km in a straight line, between Coolgardie and Collie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolgardie Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilson Park Primary School has 10.8.
How do Coolgardie Primary School and Wilson Park Primary School rank in WA?
Coolgardie Primary School is unranked and Wilson Park Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.