Cottesloe Primary School vs Iona Presentation College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 944 m 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
Iona Presentation College
Mosman Park · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,265 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Cottesloe Primary School Peppermint Grove WA | Iona Presentation College Mosman Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 583 | #14 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #415 of 4,908 | #153 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 351 | 1,265 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 193 | 1,257 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 101.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 58.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Peppermint Grove 6011 | Mosman Park 6012 |
| Council area | Peppermint Grove | Mosman Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cottesloeps.wa.edu.au/ | www.iona.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.7 vs 77.0).
- •Cottesloe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona Presentation College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.5).
- •Iona Presentation College is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 351.
- •Cottesloe Primary School is a government school while Iona Presentation College is a catholic 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 Cottesloe Primary School better than Iona Presentation College?
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 Cottesloe Primary School and Iona Presentation College?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cottesloe Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona Presentation College has 12.5.
How do Cottesloe Primary School and Iona Presentation College rank in WA?
Cottesloe Primary School is 23rd of 583 and Iona Presentation College is 14th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.