South Coogee Primary School vs Yangebup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
South Coogee Primary School
Beeliar · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1020
Yangebup Primary School
Yangebup · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | South Coogee Primary School Beeliar WA | Yangebup Primary School Yangebup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 583 | #353 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2810 of 4,908 | #3216 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 417 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 225 | 157 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Beeliar 6164 | Yangebup 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.southcoogeeps.wa.edu.au/ | www.yangebupps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Coogee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 43.2).
- •South Coogee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Coogee Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.2).
- •South Coogee Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 322.
- •Yangebup Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 South Coogee Primary School better than Yangebup Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Coogee Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 43.2 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 South Coogee Primary School and Yangebup Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Beeliar and Yangebup in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South Coogee Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yangebup Primary School has 17.2.
How do South Coogee Primary School and Yangebup Primary School rank in WA?
South Coogee Primary School is 308th of 583 and Yangebup Primary School is 353rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.