Busselton Primary School vs Seaforth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 182 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
Seaforth Primary School
Gosnells · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Busselton Primary School Busselton WA | Seaforth Primary School Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 583 | #470 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4742 of 4,908 | #4190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 180 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 91 | 111 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 19% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Busselton | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.busseltonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5554 |
The verdict
- •Seaforth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 20.7).
- •Busselton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Busselton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Seaforth Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 180.
- •Seaforth Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Seaforth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Seaforth Primary School ranks higher (29.1 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 Seaforth Primary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busselton Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaforth Primary School has 14.9.
How do Busselton Primary School and Seaforth Primary School rank in WA?
Busselton Primary School is 552nd of 583 and Seaforth Primary School is 470th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.