Cooloongup Primary School vs South Coast Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 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
South Coast Baptist College
Waikiki · Independent combined · PP-12
1,355 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Cooloongup Primary School Cooloongup WA | South Coast Baptist College Waikiki WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 583 | #72 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4061 of 4,908 | #648 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 312 | 1,355 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 155 | 663 / 692 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 103.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 73.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cooloongup 6168 | Waikiki 6169 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5606 | www.scbc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Coast Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 30.8).
- •South Coast Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooloongup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •South Coast Baptist College is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 312.
- •South Coast Baptist College has grown faster over five years (44% vs -10%).
- •Cooloongup Primary School is a government school while South Coast Baptist College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 South Coast Baptist College?
On the Success Index, South Coast Baptist College ranks higher (50.4 vs 30.8 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 South Coast Baptist College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cooloongup and Waikiki in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloongup Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Coast Baptist College has 13.1.
How do Cooloongup Primary School and South Coast Baptist College rank in WA?
Cooloongup Primary School is 450th of 583 and South Coast Baptist College is 72nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.