Bunbury Primary School vs South West Community College - Bunbury Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 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
South West Community College - Bunbury Campus
Bunbury · Independent special · 10-12
170 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Bunbury Primary School Bunbury WA | South West Community College - Bunbury Campus Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2043 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 423 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 214 | 103 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Bunbury 6231 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5070 | www.brcc.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bunbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South West Community College - Bunbury Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.9).
- •Bunbury Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 170.
- •South West Community College - Bunbury Campus has grown faster over five years (28% vs -2%).
- •Bunbury Primary School is a government school while South West Community College - Bunbury Campus 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 Primary School better than South West Community College - Bunbury Campus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bunbury Primary School and South West Community College - Bunbury Campus?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South West Community College - Bunbury Campus has 11.3.
How do Bunbury Primary School and South West Community College - Bunbury Campus rank in WA?
Bunbury Primary School is 208th of 583 and South West Community College - Bunbury Campus is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.