Cowaramup Primary School vs Margaret River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cowaramup Primary School
Cowaramup · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1053
Margaret River Primary School
Margaret River · Government primary · K-6
568 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Cowaramup Primary School Cowaramup WA | Margaret River Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 583 | #300 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2251 of 4,908 | #2734 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 400 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 194 | 277 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cowaramup 6284 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5125 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5287 |
The verdict
- •Cowaramup Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 49.5).
- •Cowaramup Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cowaramup Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.0).
- •Margaret River Primary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 400.
- •Cowaramup Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -26%).
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 Cowaramup Primary School better than Margaret River Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cowaramup Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 49.5 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 Cowaramup Primary School and Margaret River Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cowaramup and Margaret River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowaramup Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Margaret River Primary School has 19.0.
How do Cowaramup Primary School and Margaret River Primary School rank in WA?
Cowaramup Primary School is 236th of 583 and Margaret River Primary School is 300th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.