Boddington District High School vs Bullsbrook College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 133 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boddington District High School
Boddington · Government combined · K-12
290 students · ICSEA 955
Bullsbrook College
Bullsbrook · Government combined · K-12
927 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Boddington District High School Boddington WA | Bullsbrook College Bullsbrook WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 172 | #170 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1017 of 1,259 | #1251 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 290 | 927 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 166 | 447 / 480 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Boddington 6390 | Bullsbrook 6084 |
| Council area | Boddington | Swan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4061 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4066 |
The verdict
- •Boddington District High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 19.0).
- •Bullsbrook College has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boddington District High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •Bullsbrook College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 290.
- •Boddington District High School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -4%).
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 Boddington District High School better than Bullsbrook College?
On the Success Index, Boddington District High School ranks higher (32.3 vs 19.0 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 Boddington District High School and Bullsbrook College?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Boddington and Bullsbrook in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boddington District High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bullsbrook College has 16.7.
How do Boddington District High School and Bullsbrook College rank in WA?
Boddington District High School is 129th of 172 and Bullsbrook College is 170th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.