Bunbury Catholic College vs Grace Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Catholic College
Bunbury · Catholic high school · 7-12
954 students · ICSEA 1048
Grace Christian School
Glen Iris · Independent combined · PP-12
609 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Bunbury Catholic College Bunbury WA | Grace Christian School Glen Iris WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 140 | #52 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #423 of 1,472 | #542 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 954 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 493 | 302 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Glen Iris 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bunburycatholic.wa.edu.au | www.grace.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 55.4).
- •Grace Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Bunbury Catholic College is the larger school with 954 students compared with 609.
- •Bunbury Catholic College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 10%).
- •Bunbury Catholic College is a catholic school while Grace Christian School 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 Bunbury Catholic College better than Grace Christian School?
On the Success Index, Bunbury Catholic College ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.4 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 Catholic College and Grace Christian School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Glen Iris in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Catholic College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grace Christian School has 12.4.
How do Bunbury Catholic College and Grace Christian School rank in WA?
Bunbury Catholic College is 27th of 140 and Grace Christian School is 52nd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.