Bullsbrook College vs Immaculate Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bullsbrook College
Bullsbrook · Government combined · K-12
927 students · ICSEA 957
Immaculate Heart College
Lower Chittering · Independent combined · PP-12
358 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Bullsbrook College Bullsbrook WA | Immaculate Heart College Lower Chittering WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 172 | #99 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1251 of 1,259 | #803 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 927 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 480 | 176 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bullsbrook 6084 | Lower Chittering 6084 |
| Council area | Swan | Chittering |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4066 | www.ihc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 19.0).
- •Immaculate Heart College has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immaculate Heart College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.7).
- •Bullsbrook College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 358.
- •Immaculate Heart College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -4%).
- •Bullsbrook College is a government school while Immaculate Heart College is an independent 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 Bullsbrook College better than Immaculate Heart College?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart College ranks higher (42.9 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 Bullsbrook College and Immaculate Heart College?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Bullsbrook and Lower Chittering in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullsbrook College has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immaculate Heart College has 11.3.
How do Bullsbrook College and Immaculate Heart College rank in WA?
Bullsbrook College is 170th of 172 and Immaculate Heart College is 99th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.