Manea Senior College vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manea Senior College
Bunbury · Government high school · 11-12
547 students · ICSEA 1033
St Joseph's Primary School
Bunbury · Catholic primary · PP-6
418 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Manea Senior College Bunbury WA | St Joseph's Primary School Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 140 | #259 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #643 of 1,472 | #2410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 547 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 409 / 138 | 199 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 280 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bunbury 6230 | Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4179 | www.stjosephsby.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.5 vs 54.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manea Senior College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.7).
- •Manea Senior College is the larger school with 547 students compared with 418.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -7%).
- •Manea Senior College is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Manea Senior College better than St Joseph's 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 Manea Senior College and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bunbury and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manea Senior College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 18.7.
How do Manea Senior College and St Joseph's Primary School rank in WA?
Manea Senior College is 50th of 140 and St Joseph's Primary School is 259th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.