Bunbury Baptist College vs Maidens Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Baptist College
Dalyellup · Independent combined · PP-12
792 students · ICSEA 1013
Maidens Park Primary School
Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 823
| Measure | Bunbury Baptist College Dalyellup WA | Maidens Park Primary School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 172 | #556 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #808 of 1,259 | #4769 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 792 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 375 / 417 | 88 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +108% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 823 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 38% |
| Suburb | Dalyellup 6230 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Capel | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bunburybc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5601 |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Baptist College scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 20.2).
- •Bunbury Baptist College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bunbury Baptist College is the larger school with 792 students compared with 178.
- •Bunbury Baptist College has grown faster over five years (108% vs 7%).
- •Bunbury Baptist College is a independent school while Maidens Park Primary School is a government 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 Bunbury Baptist College better than Maidens Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bunbury Baptist College ranks higher (42.7 vs 20.2 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 Bunbury Baptist College and Maidens Park Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dalyellup and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Baptist College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maidens Park Primary School has 14.1.
How do Bunbury Baptist College and Maidens Park Primary School rank in WA?
Bunbury Baptist College is 100th of 172 and Maidens Park Primary School is 556th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.