Adam Road Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km 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
St Joseph's Primary School
Bunbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
418 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Adam Road Primary School South Bunbury WA | St Joseph's Primary School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #575 of 583 | #259 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4850 of 4,908 | #2410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 199 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 5% |
| Suburb | South Bunbury 6230 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5001 | www.stjosephsby.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 17.6).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adam Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 418.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •Adam Road Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic 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 Adam Road Primary School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 17.6 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 Adam Road Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Bunbury and 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 St Joseph's Primary School has 18.7.
How do Adam Road Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in WA?
Adam Road Primary School is 575th of 583 and St Joseph's Primary School is 259th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.