East Waikiki Primary School vs Waikiki Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Waikiki Primary School
Cooloongup · Government primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 919
Waikiki Primary School
Waikiki · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | East Waikiki Primary School Cooloongup WA | Waikiki Primary School Waikiki WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #547 of 583 | #499 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4717 of 4,908 | #4413 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 385 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 200 | 141 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cooloongup 6168 | Waikiki 6169 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5681 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5781 |
The verdict
- •Waikiki Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 21.3).
- •Waikiki Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Waikiki Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 291.
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 East Waikiki Primary School better than Waikiki Primary School?
On the Success Index, Waikiki Primary School ranks higher (26.3 vs 21.3 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 East Waikiki Primary School and Waikiki Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cooloongup and Waikiki in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Waikiki Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waikiki Primary School has 15.7.
How do East Waikiki Primary School and Waikiki Primary School rank in WA?
East Waikiki Primary School is 547th of 583 and Waikiki Primary School is 499th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.