Bunbury Senior High School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Senior High School
Bunbury · Government high school · 7-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1008
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bunbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
215 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Bunbury Senior High School Bunbury WA | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 140 | #126 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #802 of 1,472 | #1381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,033 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 521 | 114 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 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=4008 | www.stmarysbnby.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 46.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bunbury Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Bunbury Senior High School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 215.
- •Bunbury Senior High 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 Senior High School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 46.7 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 Senior High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Senior High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 15.9.
How do Bunbury Senior High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Bunbury Senior High School is 66th of 140 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 126th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.