South Bunbury Education Support Centre vs South Bunbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 52 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
South Bunbury Education Support Centre
South Bunbury · Government special · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 960
South Bunbury Primary School
South Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
393 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | South Bunbury Education Support Centre South Bunbury WA | South Bunbury Primary School South Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #411 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3756 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 63 | 194 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 6% |
| Suburb | South Bunbury 6230 | South Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Bunbury | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6070 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5072 |
The verdict
- •South Bunbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Bunbury Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 17.5).
- •South Bunbury Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 79.
- •South Bunbury Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs 0%).
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 South Bunbury Education Support Centre better than South Bunbury 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 South Bunbury Education Support Centre and South Bunbury Primary School?
About 52 m in a straight line, between South Bunbury and South Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South Bunbury Education Support Centre has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Bunbury Primary School has 17.5.
How do South Bunbury Education Support Centre and South Bunbury Primary School rank in WA?
South Bunbury Education Support Centre is unranked and South Bunbury Primary School is 411th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.