Cowaramup Primary School vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 237 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
Springfield Primary School
Kallaroo · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Cowaramup Primary School Cowaramup WA | Springfield Primary School Kallaroo WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 583 | #220 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2251 of 4,908 | #2144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 400 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 194 | 117 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cowaramup 6284 | Kallaroo 6025 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5125 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5557 |
The verdict
- •Springfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 56.0).
- •Springfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.6).
- •Cowaramup Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 232.
- •Cowaramup Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Springfield Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 56.0 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 Springfield Primary School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Cowaramup and Kallaroo in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowaramup Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springfield Primary School has 15.7.
How do Cowaramup Primary School and Springfield Primary School rank in WA?
Cowaramup Primary School is 236th of 583 and Springfield Primary School is 220th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.