Bunbury Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bunbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
215 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Bunbury Primary School Bunbury WA | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 583 | #126 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2043 of 4,908 | #1381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 423 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 214 | 114 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5070 | www.stmarysbnby.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 58.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.9).
- •Bunbury Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 215.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Bunbury Primary School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.0 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 15.9.
How do Bunbury Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Bunbury Primary School is 208th of 583 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 126th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.