Bluff Point Primary School vs Geraldton Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Point Primary School
Bluff Point · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 797
Geraldton Christian College
Strathalbyn · Independent combined · PP-12
475 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Bluff Point Primary School Bluff Point WA | Geraldton Christian College Strathalbyn WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #574 of 583 | #116 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #4849 of 4,908 | #919 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 218 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 117 | 244 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 37.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 42.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bluff Point 6530 | Strathalbyn 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5049 | www.gcc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geraldton Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (36.9 vs 17.7).
- •Geraldton Christian College has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Geraldton Christian College is the larger school with 475 students compared with 218.
- •Geraldton Christian College has grown faster over five years (37% vs -17%).
- •Bluff Point Primary School is a government school while Geraldton Christian College is an independent 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 Bluff Point Primary School better than Geraldton Christian College?
On the Success Index, Geraldton Christian College ranks higher (36.9 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 Bluff Point Primary School and Geraldton Christian College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bluff Point and Strathalbyn in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bluff Point Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geraldton Christian College has 12.8.
How do Bluff Point Primary School and Geraldton Christian College rank in WA?
Bluff Point Primary School is 574th of 583 and Geraldton Christian College is 116th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.