Allendale Primary School vs Rangeway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.9 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
Rangeway Primary School
Rangeway · Government primary · K-6
261 students · ICSEA 712
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Geraldton WA | Rangeway Primary School Rangeway WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 583 | #578 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4669 of 4,908 | #4874 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 188 | 119 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 712 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 29.3 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 83% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Rangeway 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=5388 |
The verdict
- •Allendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 16.4).
- •Allendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (893 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rangeway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.0).
- •Allendale Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 261.
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 Rangeway Primary School?
On the Success Index, Allendale Primary School ranks higher (22.1 vs 16.4 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 Rangeway Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Rangeway in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allendale Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rangeway Primary School has 12.3.
How do Allendale Primary School and Rangeway Primary School rank in WA?
Allendale Primary School is 541st of 583 and Rangeway Primary School is 578th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.