Bunbury Catholic College vs Kolbe Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 119 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
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,270 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Bunbury Catholic College Bunbury WA | Kolbe Catholic College Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 140 | #38 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #423 of 1,472 | #554 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 954 | 1,270 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 493 | 629 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 224 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 91.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bunburycatholic.wa.edu.au | www.kolbe.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 58.3).
- •Bunbury Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kolbe Catholic College is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 954.
- •Bunbury Catholic College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 10%).
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 Kolbe Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Bunbury Catholic College ranks higher (63.9 vs 58.3 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 Kolbe Catholic College?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Catholic College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolbe Catholic College has 13.9.
How do Bunbury Catholic College and Kolbe Catholic College rank in WA?
Bunbury Catholic College is 27th of 140 and Kolbe Catholic College is 38th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.