Busselton Senior High School vs Eaton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 53 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Busselton Senior High School
Busselton · Government high school · 7-12
594 students · ICSEA 952
Eaton Community College
Eaton · Government high school · 7-12
449 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Busselton Senior High School Busselton WA | Eaton Community College Eaton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 140 | #96 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 1,472 | #1135 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 594 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 312 | 209 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 11% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Eaton 6232 |
| Council area | Busselton | Dardanup |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4009 | www.eatoncc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eaton Community College scores higher on the Success Index (31.9 vs 30.8).
- •Busselton Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaton Community College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Busselton Senior High School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 449.
- •Busselton Senior High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -19%).
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 Senior High School better than Eaton Community College?
On the Success Index, Eaton Community College ranks higher (31.9 vs 30.8 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 Senior High School and Eaton Community College?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Eaton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busselton Senior High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaton Community College has 10.6.
How do Busselton Senior High School and Eaton Community College rank in WA?
Busselton Senior High School is 103rd of 140 and Eaton Community College is 96th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.