Cooloongup Primary School vs Malibu 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.
Cooloongup Primary School
Cooloongup · Government primary · K-6
312 students · ICSEA 913
Malibu School
Safety Bay · Government special · K-12
114 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Cooloongup Primary School Cooloongup WA | Malibu School Safety Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4061 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 312 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 155 | 28 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 63.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 21% |
| Suburb | Cooloongup 6168 | Safety Bay 6169 |
| 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=6035 |
The verdict
- •Malibu School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malibu School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 11.3).
- •Cooloongup Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 114.
- •Malibu School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
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 Malibu 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 Cooloongup Primary School and Malibu School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cooloongup and Safety Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloongup Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malibu School has 5.3.
How do Cooloongup Primary School and Malibu School rank in WA?
Cooloongup Primary School is 450th of 583 and Malibu School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.