Allendale Primary School vs Binnu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 80 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale Primary School
Geraldton · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 893
Binnu Primary School
Binnu · Government primary · K-6
10 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Geraldton WA | Binnu Primary School Binnu WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4669 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 188 | 2 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 1.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 50% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Binnu 6532 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Northampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | allendaleps.wa.edu.au | www.binnups.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Allendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 11.6).
- •Binnu Primary School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allendale Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 10.
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 Allendale Primary School better than Binnu Primary School?
On the Success Index, Allendale Primary School ranks higher (22.1 vs 11.6 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 Allendale Primary School and Binnu Primary School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Binnu in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Allendale Primary School and Binnu Primary School rank in WA?
Allendale Primary School is 541st of 583 and Binnu Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.