Bridgetown High School vs Bunbury Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 85 km 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
Bunbury Senior High School
Bunbury · Government high school · 7-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Bridgetown High School Bridgetown WA | Bunbury Senior High School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 140 | #66 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 1,472 | #802 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 152 | 1,033 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 81 | 512 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bridgetown 6255 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bridgetown-Greenbushes | Bunbury |
| 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=4008 |
The verdict
- •Bridgetown High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 46.7).
- •Bridgetown High School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bridgetown High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Bunbury Senior High School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 152.
- •Bunbury Senior High School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Bunbury Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Bridgetown High School ranks higher (56.0 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 Bridgetown High School and Bunbury Senior High School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Bridgetown and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgetown High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bunbury Senior High School has 14.0.
How do Bridgetown High School and Bunbury Senior High School rank in WA?
Bridgetown High School is 44th of 140 and Bunbury Senior High School is 66th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.