Geographe Primary School vs Vasse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geographe Primary School
Busselton · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 976
Vasse Primary School
Vasse · Government primary · K-6
744 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Geographe Primary School Busselton WA | Vasse Primary School Vasse WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 583 | #407 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3753 of 4,908 | #3721 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 413 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 210 | 348 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 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=5775 | www.vasseps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.2 vs 35.8).
- •Vasse Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geographe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
- •Vasse Primary School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 413.
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 Geographe Primary School better than Vasse Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Geographe Primary 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?
Geographe Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vasse Primary School has 18.2.
How do Geographe Primary School and Vasse Primary School rank in WA?
Geographe Primary School is 410th of 583 and Vasse Primary School is 407th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.