Cooloongup Primary School vs Hillman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooloongup Primary School
Cooloongup · Government primary · K-6
312 students · ICSEA 913
Hillman Primary School
Hillman · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Cooloongup Primary School Cooloongup WA | Hillman Primary School Hillman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 583 | #550 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4061 of 4,908 | #4737 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 312 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 155 | 125 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Cooloongup 6168 | Hillman 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5606 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5573 |
The verdict
- •Cooloongup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 20.8).
- •Hillman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooloongup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.2).
- •Cooloongup Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 256.
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 Cooloongup Primary School better than Hillman Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cooloongup Primary School ranks higher (30.8 vs 20.8 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 Cooloongup Primary School and Hillman Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cooloongup and Hillman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloongup Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillman Primary School has 15.2.
How do Cooloongup Primary School and Hillman Primary School rank in WA?
Cooloongup Primary School is 450th of 583 and Hillman Primary School is 550th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.