Cowaramup Primary School vs Weld Square Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 230 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
Weld Square Primary School
Morley · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Cowaramup Primary School Cowaramup WA | Weld Square Primary School Morley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 583 | #135 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2251 of 4,908 | #1461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 400 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 194 | 83 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cowaramup 6284 | Morley 6062 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5125 | www.weldsquareps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Weld Square Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 56.0).
- •Weld Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.6).
- •Cowaramup Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 158.
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 Weld Square Primary School?
On the Success Index, Weld Square Primary School ranks higher (65.0 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 Weld Square Primary School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Cowaramup and Morley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowaramup Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weld Square Primary School has 13.6.
How do Cowaramup Primary School and Weld Square Primary School rank in WA?
Cowaramup Primary School is 236th of 583 and Weld Square Primary School is 135th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.