Cottesloe Primary School vs Freshwater Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cottesloe Primary School
Peppermint Grove · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 1153
Freshwater Bay Primary School
Claremont · Government primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Cottesloe Primary School Peppermint Grove WA | Freshwater Bay Primary School Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 583 | #95 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #415 of 4,908 | #1126 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 351 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 193 | 193 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Peppermint Grove 6011 | Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Peppermint Grove | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cottesloeps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5105 |
The verdict
- •Cottesloe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 68.8).
- •Freshwater Bay Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freshwater Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Freshwater Bay Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 351.
- •Cottesloe Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -17%).
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 Cottesloe Primary School better than Freshwater Bay Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cottesloe Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 68.8 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 Cottesloe Primary School and Freshwater Bay Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Peppermint Grove and Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cottesloe Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Freshwater Bay Primary School has 16.9.
How do Cottesloe Primary School and Freshwater Bay Primary School rank in WA?
Cottesloe Primary School is 23rd of 583 and Freshwater Bay Primary School is 95th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.