Newton Primary School vs South Coogee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Primary School
Spearwood · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 1017
South Coogee Primary School
Beeliar · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Newton Primary School Spearwood WA | South Coogee Primary School Beeliar WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 583 | #308 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2377 of 4,908 | #2810 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 299 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 155 | 192 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Spearwood 6163 | Beeliar 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5651 | www.southcoogeeps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 48.4).
- •South Coogee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Coogee Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •South Coogee Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 299.
- •Newton Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -13%).
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 Newton Primary School better than South Coogee Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newton Primary School ranks higher (54.4 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 Newton Primary School and South Coogee Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Spearwood and Beeliar in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newton Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Coogee Primary School has 15.6.
How do Newton Primary School and South Coogee Primary School rank in WA?
Newton Primary School is 253rd of 583 and South Coogee Primary School is 308th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.