Busselton Senior High School vs Pinjarra Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 125 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
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra · Government high school · 7-12
685 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Busselton Senior High School Busselton WA | Pinjarra Senior High School Pinjarra WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 140 | #122 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 1,472 | #1312 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 594 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 312 | 323 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 117 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Pinjarra 6208 |
| Council area | Busselton | Murray |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4009 | www.pinjarrashs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Busselton Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 25.0).
- •Pinjarra Senior High School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 594.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Baldivis
Frequently asked questions
Is Busselton Senior High School better than Pinjarra Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Busselton Senior High School ranks higher (30.8 vs 25.0 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 Pinjarra Senior High School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Pinjarra 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 Pinjarra Senior High School has 12.9.
How do Busselton Senior High School and Pinjarra Senior High School rank in WA?
Busselton Senior High School is 103rd of 140 and Pinjarra Senior High School is 122nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.