Bunbury Catholic College

Bunbury, Western Australia · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 65.4%

Bunbury Catholic College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Bunbury, Western Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Trusted tier. It ranks 9th among private regional schools in Western Australia.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence38 / 60 (63.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1012 / 20Highly Capable

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1213 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support13 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development12 / 20Highly Capable

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture13 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff14 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment15 / 20Leading

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance12 / 20Highly Capable

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
926
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

104848 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    545(-21)
    Writing
    553(-16)
    Spelling
    544(-16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    546(-23)
    Numeracy
    558(-18)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    581(-15)
    Writing
    583(-28)
    Spelling
    566(-20)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    566(-28)
    Numeracy
    578(-27)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Bunbury Catholic College teach?

Bunbury Catholic College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Bunbury Catholic College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Bunbury Catholic College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Bunbury Catholic College in?

Bunbury Catholic College is classified as Catholic.

Does Bunbury Catholic College offer boarding?

No, Bunbury Catholic College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Bunbury Catholic College?

Bunbury Catholic College has 926 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Bunbury Catholic College?

Bunbury Catholic College's student to teacher ratio is 12.9 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Bunbury Catholic College sit in?

Bunbury Catholic College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is Bunbury Catholic College's strongest area on Schools360?

Bunbury Catholic College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Trusted tier.

Where does Bunbury Catholic College rank?

Bunbury Catholic College ranks 9th among private regional schools in Western Australia.

Where is Bunbury Catholic College located?

Bunbury Catholic College is located in Bunbury, Western Australia.