Cape Naturaliste College vs West Busselton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Naturaliste College
Vasse · Government high school · 7-12
1,168 students · ICSEA 1023
West Busselton Primary School
Busselton · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Cape Naturaliste College Vasse WA | West Busselton Primary School Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 140 | #439 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #564 of 1,472 | #3968 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,168 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 544 / 624 | 172 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 162 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 17% |
| Suburb | Vasse 6280 | Busselton 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4178 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5077 |
The verdict
- •Cape Naturaliste College scores higher on the Success Index (57.6 vs 32.3).
- •Cape Naturaliste College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cape Naturaliste College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Cape Naturaliste College is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 347.
- •Cape Naturaliste College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -4%).
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 Cape Naturaliste College better than West Busselton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cape Naturaliste College ranks higher (57.6 vs 32.3 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 Cape Naturaliste College and West Busselton Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Vasse and Busselton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cape Naturaliste College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Busselton Primary School has 16.1.
How do Cape Naturaliste College and West Busselton Primary School rank in WA?
Cape Naturaliste College is 40th of 140 and West Busselton Primary School is 439th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.