Cornerstone Christian College vs Vasse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 7.0 km 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
Vasse Primary School
Vasse · Government primary · K-6
744 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Cornerstone Christian College Busselton WA | Vasse Primary School Vasse WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 172 | #407 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #814 of 1,259 | #3721 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 184 | 348 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Vasse 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cornerstone.wa.edu.au | www.vasseps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 35.8).
- •Cornerstone Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornerstone Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.2).
- •Vasse Primary School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 380.
- •Cornerstone Christian College is a independent school while Vasse 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 Vasse Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cornerstone Christian College ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.8 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 Cornerstone Christian College and Vasse Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Busselton and Vasse in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornerstone Christian College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vasse Primary School has 18.2.
How do Cornerstone Christian College and Vasse Primary School rank in WA?
Cornerstone Christian College is 102nd of 172 and Vasse Primary School is 407th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.