Busselton Senior High School vs Vasse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.5 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
Vasse Primary School
Vasse · Government primary · K-6
744 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Busselton Senior High School Busselton WA | Vasse Primary School Vasse WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 140 | #407 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1160 of 1,472 | #3721 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 594 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 312 | 348 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.0 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Vasse 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4009 | www.vasseps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vasse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 30.8).
- •Vasse Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Busselton Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.2).
- •Vasse Primary School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 594.
- •Vasse Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -13%).
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 Vasse Primary School?
On the Success Index, Vasse Primary School ranks higher (35.8 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 Vasse Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Vasse 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 Vasse Primary School has 18.2.
How do Busselton Senior High School and Vasse Primary School rank in WA?
Busselton Senior High School is 103rd of 140 and Vasse Primary School is 407th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.