Adam Road Primary School vs College Row School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 631 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adam Road Primary School
South Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
418 students · ICSEA 933
College Row School
South Bunbury · Government special · K-12
46 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Adam Road Primary School South Bunbury WA | College Row School South Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #575 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4850 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 418 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 17 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 32.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 7% |
| Suburb | South Bunbury 6230 | South Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5001 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6004 |
The verdict
- •College Row School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •College Row School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 16.9).
- •Adam Road Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 46.
- •College Row School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Adam Road Primary School better than College Row School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adam Road Primary School and College Row School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between South Bunbury and South Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adam Road Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and College Row School has 3.9.
How do Adam Road Primary School and College Row School rank in WA?
Adam Road Primary School is 575th of 583 and College Row School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.