Busselton Senior High School vs Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 5.3 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
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Yalyalup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Busselton Senior High School Busselton WA | Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Yalyalup WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 140 | #63 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 1,472 | #609 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 594 | 1,215 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 312 | 647 / 568 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 57.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Yalyalup 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4009 | www.gmas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 30.8).
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Busselton Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 594.
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -13%).
- •Busselton Senior High School is a government school while Georgiana Molloy Anglican School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Georgiana Molloy Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School ranks higher (52.0 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 Georgiana Molloy Anglican School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Yalyalup 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 Georgiana Molloy Anglican School has 15.1.
How do Busselton Senior High School and Georgiana Molloy Anglican School rank in WA?
Busselton Senior High School is 103rd of 140 and Georgiana Molloy Anglican School is 63rd of 172 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.