Dunsborough Primary School vs Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 968 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsborough Primary School
Dunsborough · Government primary · K-6
751 students · ICSEA 1051
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
Dunsborough · Catholic primary · PP-6
331 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Dunsborough Primary School Dunsborough WA | Our Lady of the Cape Primary School Dunsborough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 583 | #181 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2312 of 4,908 | #1816 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 751 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 375 | 155 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dunsborough 6281 | Dunsborough 6281 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dunsborough.wa.edu.au | www.ladyofcape.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 55.1).
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
- •Dunsborough Primary School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 331.
- •Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
- •Dunsborough Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is a catholic 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 Dunsborough Primary School better than Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Cape Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 55.1 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 Dunsborough Primary School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Dunsborough and Dunsborough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunsborough Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School has 16.2.
How do Dunsborough Primary School and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School rank in WA?
Dunsborough Primary School is 248th of 583 and Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is 181st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.