Port Hedland Primary School vs South Bunbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1479 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Hedland Primary School
Port Hedland · Government primary · K-6
478 students · ICSEA 989
South Bunbury Primary School
South Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
393 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Port Hedland Primary School Port Hedland WA | South Bunbury Primary School South Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #358 of 583 | #411 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3274 of 4,908 | #3756 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 478 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 225 | 194 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Port Hedland 6721 | South Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Port Hedland | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | porthedlandps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5072 |
The verdict
- •Port Hedland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 35.2).
- •Port Hedland Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.5).
- •Port Hedland Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 393.
- •South Bunbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
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 Port Hedland Primary School better than South Bunbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Hedland Primary School ranks higher (42.2 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 Port Hedland Primary School and South Bunbury Primary School?
About 1479 km in a straight line, between Port Hedland and South Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Hedland Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Bunbury Primary School has 17.5.
How do Port Hedland Primary School and South Bunbury Primary School rank in WA?
Port Hedland Primary School is 358th of 583 and South Bunbury Primary School is 411th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.