Allendale Primary School vs Geraldton Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 724 m 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
Geraldton Flexible School
Geraldton · Catholic special · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 763
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Geraldton WA | Geraldton Flexible School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4669 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 363 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 188 | 34 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 763 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 66% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | allendaleps.wa.edu.au | youthplus.edu.au/geraldton-flc |
The verdict
- •Allendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (893 vs 763), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.0).
- •Allendale Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 106.
- •Allendale Primary School is a government school while Geraldton Flexible School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Geraldton Flexible 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 Allendale Primary School and Geraldton Flexible School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Geraldton and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allendale Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geraldton Flexible School has 10.0.
How do Allendale Primary School and Geraldton Flexible School rank in WA?
Allendale Primary School is 541st of 583 and Geraldton Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.