Bunbury Primary School vs Collier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 151 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Primary School
Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
423 students · ICSEA 1076
Collier Primary School
Como · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Bunbury Primary School Bunbury WA | Collier Primary School Como WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 583 | #140 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2043 of 4,908 | #1503 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 423 | 298 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 214 | 123 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Como 6152 |
| Council area | Bunbury | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5070 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5109 |
The verdict
- •Collier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 58.6).
- •Collier Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.9).
- •Bunbury Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 298.
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 Primary School better than Collier Primary School?
On the Success Index, Collier Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 58.6 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 Primary School and Collier Primary School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Como in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Collier Primary School has 14.8.
How do Bunbury Primary School and Collier Primary School rank in WA?
Bunbury Primary School is 208th of 583 and Collier Primary School is 140th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.