Eglinton Beach Primary School vs South Coogee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 61 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eglinton Beach Primary School
Eglinton · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 1020
South Coogee Primary School
Beeliar · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Eglinton Beach Primary School Eglinton WA | South Coogee Primary School Beeliar WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 583 | #308 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2095 of 4,908 | #2810 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 288 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 144 | 192 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Eglinton 6034 | Beeliar 6164 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eglintonbeachps.wa.edu.au/ | www.southcoogeeps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eglinton Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 48.4).
- •Eglinton Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.6).
- •South Coogee Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 288.
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 Eglinton Beach Primary School better than South Coogee Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eglinton Beach Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 48.4 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 Eglinton Beach Primary School and South Coogee Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Eglinton and Beeliar in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eglinton Beach Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Coogee Primary School has 15.6.
How do Eglinton Beach Primary School and South Coogee Primary School rank in WA?
Eglinton Beach Primary School is 213th of 583 and South Coogee Primary School is 308th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.