North Cottesloe Primary School vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Cottesloe Primary School
Cottesloe · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1164
Scotch College
Swanbourne · Independent combined · PP-12
1,552 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | North Cottesloe Primary School Cottesloe WA | Scotch College Swanbourne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 583 | #19 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #980 of 4,908 | #214 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 348 | 1,552 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 180 | 13 / 1,539 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 188 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 154.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 103.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cottesloe 6011 | Swanbourne 6010 |
| Council area | Cottesloe | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5124 | www.scotch.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scotch College scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 70.4).
- •North Cottesloe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.0).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 348.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -10%).
- •North Cottesloe Primary School is a government school while Scotch College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 North Cottesloe Primary School better than Scotch College?
On the Success Index, Scotch College ranks higher (72.5 vs 70.4 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 North Cottesloe Primary School and Scotch College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cottesloe and Swanbourne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Cottesloe Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 10.0.
How do North Cottesloe Primary School and Scotch College rank in WA?
North Cottesloe Primary School is 85th of 583 and Scotch College is 19th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.