Butler College
Butler College is a government secondary school in Butler, WA offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 965, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,039 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Butler WA 6036. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Butler College compares
By ICSEA, Butler College ranks 113th of the 183 secondary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Irene McCormack Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Butler College scores 965, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Butler College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Butler College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene McCormack Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Butler | 0.3 km | 1013 | 48 higher | 665 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Butler | 0.3 km | 1030 | 65 higher | 411 |
| East Butler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Butler | 0.9 km | 972 | 7 higher | 244 |
| Butler Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Butler | 0.9 km | 984 | 19 higher | 530 |
| Alkimos Baptist CollegeIndependent Combined · Merriwa | 1.0 km | 1038 | 73 higher | 368 |
| Quinns Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Quinns Rocks | 1.4 km | 970 | 5 higher | 385 |
| Merriwa Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Merriwa | 1.9 km | 952 | 13 lower | 362 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butler College a government school?
Yes, Butler College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Butler College offer?
Butler College offers 7-12.
What is Butler College's ICSEA score?
Butler College has an ICSEA score of 965, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Butler College?
Butler College has 1,039 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Butler College?
The nearest schools to Butler College are Irene McCormack Catholic College (0.3 km), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), East Butler Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Butler College located?
Butler College is located in Butler, WA 6036. Visit the school website at https://www.butlercollege.wa.edu.au/.