Alkimos College vs Bunbury Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 189 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alkimos College
Alkimos · Government high school · 7-12
1,219 students · ICSEA 1006
Bunbury Senior High School
Bunbury · Government high school · 7-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Alkimos College Alkimos WA | Bunbury Senior High School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 140 | #66 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 1,472 | #802 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,219 | 1,033 |
| Girls / boys | 585 / 634 | 512 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 239 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +597% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Alkimos 6038 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4008 |
The verdict
- •Alkimos College scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 46.7).
- •Bunbury Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alkimos College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 1,033.
- •Alkimos College has grown faster over five years (597% vs 6%).
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 Alkimos College better than Bunbury Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Alkimos College ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.7 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 Alkimos College and Bunbury Senior High School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Alkimos and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alkimos College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bunbury Senior High School has 14.0.
How do Alkimos College and Bunbury Senior High School rank in WA?
Alkimos College is 58th of 140 and Bunbury Senior High School is 66th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.