Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Gelorup · Independent combined · PP-12
663 students · ICSEA 1100
St Joseph's Primary School
Bunbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
418 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Gelorup WA | St Joseph's Primary School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 172 | #259 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #391 of 1,259 | #2410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 663 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 335 | 199 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.0 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gelorup 6230 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Capel | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bcgs.wa.edu.au/ | www.stjosephsby.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 54.0).
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.7).
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 418.
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is a independent school while St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic 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 Cathedral Grammar School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School ranks higher (63.9 vs 54.0 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 Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gelorup and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 18.7.
How do Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in WA?
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is 36th of 172 and St Joseph's Primary School is 259th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.