Bungaree Primary School vs Rockingham Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 716 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bungaree Primary School
Rockingham · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 927
Rockingham Senior High School
Rockingham · Government high school · 7-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Bungaree Primary School Rockingham WA | Rockingham Senior High School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #500 of 583 | #126 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4416 of 4,908 | #1336 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 233 | 1,035 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 115 | 460 / 575 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 66.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 8% |
| Suburb | Rockingham 6168 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5508 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4054 |
The verdict
- •Bungaree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 24.2).
- •Rockingham Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bungaree Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Rockingham Senior High School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 233.
- •Rockingham Senior High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -15%).
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 Bungaree Primary School better than Rockingham Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Bungaree Primary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 24.2 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 Bungaree Primary School and Rockingham Senior High School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Rockingham and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bungaree Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Senior High School has 15.5.
How do Bungaree Primary School and Rockingham Senior High School rank in WA?
Bungaree Primary School is 500th of 583 and Rockingham Senior High School is 126th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.