Cooloongup Primary School vs Safety Bay Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
Safety Bay Senior High School
Safety Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,148 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Cooloongup Primary School Cooloongup WA | Safety Bay Senior High School Safety Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 583 | #115 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4061 of 4,908 | #1250 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 312 | 1,148 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 155 | 563 / 585 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 48.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 8% |
| 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=4128 |
The verdict
- •Cooloongup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 27.4).
- •Safety Bay Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooloongup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Safety Bay Senior High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 312.
- •Safety Bay Senior High School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Safety Bay Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Cooloongup Primary School ranks higher (30.8 vs 27.4 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 Safety Bay Senior High School?
About 1.5 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 Safety Bay Senior High School has 14.8.
How do Cooloongup Primary School and Safety Bay Senior High School rank in WA?
Cooloongup Primary School is 450th of 583 and Safety Bay Senior High School is 115th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.