Allendale Primary School vs Bluff Point Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.7 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
Bluff Point Primary School
Bluff Point · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 797
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Geraldton WA | Bluff Point Primary School Bluff Point WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 583 | #574 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4669 of 4,908 | #4849 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 188 | 101 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 797 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 55% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Bluff Point 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | allendaleps.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5049 |
The verdict
- •Allendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 17.7).
- •Allendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (893 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bluff Point Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Allendale Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 218.
- •Allendale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -17%).
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 Bluff Point Primary School?
On the Success Index, Allendale Primary School ranks higher (22.1 vs 17.7 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 Bluff Point Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Bluff Point in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allendale Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bluff Point Primary School has 13.9.
How do Allendale Primary School and Bluff Point Primary School rank in WA?
Allendale Primary School is 541st of 583 and Bluff Point Primary School is 574th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.