Busselton Primary School vs Busselton Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Busselton Primary School
Busselton · Government primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 908
Busselton Senior High School
Busselton · Government high school · 7-12
594 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Busselton Primary School Busselton WA | Busselton Senior High School Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 583 | #103 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4742 of 4,908 | #1160 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 180 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 91 | 282 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 48.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 29.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 13% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Busselton 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.busseltonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4009 |
The verdict
- •Busselton Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 20.7).
- •Busselton Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Busselton Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Busselton Senior High School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 180.
- •Busselton Senior High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -34%).
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 Busselton Primary School better than Busselton Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Busselton Senior High School ranks higher (30.8 vs 20.7 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 Busselton Primary School and Busselton Senior High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Busselton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busselton Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Busselton Senior High School has 12.4.
How do Busselton Primary School and Busselton Senior High School rank in WA?
Busselton Primary School is 552nd of 583 and Busselton Senior High School is 103rd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.