Busselton Primary School vs West Busselton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 6.0 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
West Busselton Primary School
Busselton · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Busselton Primary School Busselton WA | West Busselton Primary School Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 583 | #439 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4742 of 4,908 | #3968 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 180 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 91 | 172 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| 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=5077 |
The verdict
- •West Busselton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 20.7).
- •West Busselton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Busselton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •West Busselton Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 180.
- •West Busselton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 West Busselton Primary School?
On the Success Index, West Busselton Primary School ranks higher (32.3 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 West Busselton Primary School?
About 6.0 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 West Busselton Primary School has 16.1.
How do Busselton Primary School and West Busselton Primary School rank in WA?
Busselton Primary School is 552nd of 583 and West Busselton Primary School is 439th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.