Cable Beach Primary School
Cable Beach Primary School is a government primary school in Broome, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 836, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 70% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 56% have a language background other than English.
Broome WA 6725. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cable Beach Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Cable Beach Primary School ranks 699th of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Martin de Porres School, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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. Cable Beach Primary School scores 836, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Cable Beach Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Broome
Cable Beach Primary School is located in Broome, WA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,802/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,797.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Broome suburb profileSchools near Cable Beach Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cable Beach Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College - Primary CampusCatholic Primary · Broome | 0.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Broome | 0.7 km | 844 | 8 higher | 741 |
| Broome Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Broome | 1.6 km | 924 | 88 higher | 825 |
| Broome Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 2.4 km | 856 | 20 higher | 335 |
| Roebuck Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 2.6 km | 1006 | 170 higher | 339 |
| Broome North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Broome | 3.9 km | 998 | 162 higher | 396 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cable Beach Primary School a government school?
Yes, Cable Beach Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cable Beach Primary School offer?
Cable Beach Primary School offers K-6.
What is Cable Beach Primary School's ICSEA score?
Cable Beach Primary School has an ICSEA score of 836, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cable Beach Primary School?
Cable Beach Primary School has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cable Beach Primary School?
The nearest schools to Cable Beach Primary School are St Martin de Porres School (0.3 km), St Mary's College - Primary Campus (0.5 km), St Mary's College (0.7 km).
Where is Cable Beach Primary School located?
Cable Beach Primary School is located in Broome, WA 6725. Visit the school website at http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5705.