Cornerstone Christian College vs Geographe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 619 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Christian College
Busselton · Independent combined · PP-12
380 students · ICSEA 1038
Geographe Primary School
Busselton · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Cornerstone Christian College Busselton WA | Geographe Primary School Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 172 | #410 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #814 of 1,259 | #3753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 184 | 203 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Busselton 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cornerstone.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5775 |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 35.2).
- •Cornerstone Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornerstone Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Geographe Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 380.
- •Cornerstone Christian College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -10%).
- •Cornerstone Christian College is a independent school while Geographe Primary School is a government 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 Cornerstone Christian College better than Geographe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cornerstone Christian College ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.2 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 Cornerstone Christian College and Geographe Primary School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Busselton and Busselton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornerstone Christian College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geographe Primary School has 15.9.
How do Cornerstone Christian College and Geographe Primary School rank in WA?
Cornerstone Christian College is 102nd of 172 and Geographe Primary School is 410th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.