Cottesloe Primary School
Cottesloe Primary School is a government primary school in Peppermint Grove, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1153, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Peppermint Grove WA 6011. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cottesloe Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cottesloe Primary School ranks 23rd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, an independent secondary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cottesloe Primary School scores 1153, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cottesloe Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Peppermint Grove
Cottesloe Primary School is located in Peppermint Grove, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $4,565/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 1,597.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Peppermint Grove suburb profileSchools near Cottesloe Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cottesloe Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's Anglican School for GirlsIndependent Secondary · Mosman Park | 0.7 km | 1171 | 18 higher | 1,075 |
| Iona Presentation CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mosman Park | 0.9 km | 1141 | 12 lower | 1,265 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeIndependent Combined · Peppermint Grove | 1.0 km | 1159 | 6 higher | 963 |
| Mosman Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mosman Park | 1.1 km | 1142 | 11 lower | 403 |
| North Cottesloe Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cottesloe | 1.5 km | 1164 | 11 higher | 348 |
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Claremont | 2.3 km | 1193 | 40 higher | 1,697 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cottesloe Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cottesloe Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cottesloe Primary School offer?
Cottesloe Primary School offers K-6.
What is Cottesloe Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cottesloe Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1153, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cottesloe Primary School?
Cottesloe Primary School has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cottesloe Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cottesloe Primary School are St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls (0.7 km), Iona Presentation College (0.9 km), Presbyterian Ladies' College (1.0 km).
Where is Cottesloe Primary School located?
Cottesloe Primary School is located in Peppermint Grove, WA 6011. Visit the school website at http://cottesloeps.wa.edu.au/.