Bullsbrook College vs Jurien Bay District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 178 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
Jurien Bay District High School
Jurien Bay · Government combined · K-12
364 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Bullsbrook College Bullsbrook WA | Jurien Bay District High School Jurien Bay WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 172 | #122 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1251 of 1,259 | #965 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 927 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 480 | 174 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bullsbrook 6084 | Jurien Bay 6516 |
| Council area | Swan | Dandaragan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4066 | www.jdhs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jurien Bay District High School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 19.0).
- •Bullsbrook College has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jurien Bay District High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.7).
- •Bullsbrook College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 364.
- •Jurien Bay District High School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Bullsbrook College better than Jurien Bay District High School?
On the Success Index, Jurien Bay District High School ranks higher (35.0 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 Jurien Bay District High School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Bullsbrook and Jurien Bay in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullsbrook College has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jurien Bay District High School has 12.0.
How do Bullsbrook College and Jurien Bay District High School rank in WA?
Bullsbrook College is 170th of 172 and Jurien Bay District High School is 122nd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.