Bridgetown High School vs Bridgetown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 607 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgetown High School
Bridgetown · Government high school · 7-10
152 students · ICSEA 1011
Bridgetown Primary School
Bridgetown · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Bridgetown High School Bridgetown WA | Bridgetown Primary School Bridgetown WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 140 | #261 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 1,472 | #2416 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 152 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 81 | 113 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bridgetown 6255 | Bridgetown 6255 |
| Council area | Bridgetown-Greenbushes | Bridgetown-Greenbushes |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4007 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5062 |
The verdict
- •Bridgetown High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 53.9).
- •Bridgetown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bridgetown High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.4).
- •Bridgetown Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 152.
- •Bridgetown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -24%).
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 Bridgetown High School better than Bridgetown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bridgetown High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 53.9 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 Bridgetown High School and Bridgetown Primary School?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Bridgetown and Bridgetown in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgetown High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bridgetown Primary School has 16.4.
How do Bridgetown High School and Bridgetown Primary School rank in WA?
Bridgetown High School is 44th of 140 and Bridgetown Primary School is 261st of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.