Bunbury Catholic College vs Seton Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 142 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
Seton Catholic College
Samson · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Bunbury Catholic College Bunbury WA | Seton Catholic College Samson WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 140 | #37 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #423 of 1,472 | #529 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 954 | 1,091 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 493 | 640 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Samson 6163 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bunburycatholic.wa.edu.au | www.seton.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 59.5).
- •Seton Catholic College is the larger school with 1,091 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 Seton Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Bunbury Catholic College ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.5 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 Seton Catholic College?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Samson in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Catholic College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seton Catholic College has 13.7.
How do Bunbury Catholic College and Seton Catholic College rank in WA?
Bunbury Catholic College is 27th of 140 and Seton Catholic College is 37th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.