Bluff Point Primary School vs Meekatharra School Of The Air
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 575 m 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
Meekatharra School Of The Air
Bluff Point · Government primary · K-6
61 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Bluff Point Primary School Bluff Point WA | Meekatharra School Of The Air Bluff Point WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #574 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4849 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 117 | 33 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bluff Point 6530 | Bluff Point 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5049 | meekatharrasota.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 17.7).
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.9).
- •Bluff Point Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 61.
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air has grown faster over five years (49% 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 Bluff Point Primary School better than Meekatharra School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Meekatharra School Of The Air ranks higher (41.7 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 Meekatharra School Of The Air?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Bluff Point and Bluff Point 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 Meekatharra School Of The Air has 10.1.
How do Bluff Point Primary School and Meekatharra School Of The Air rank in WA?
Bluff Point Primary School is 574th of 583 and Meekatharra School Of The Air is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.