Bluff Point Primary School vs St Lawrence's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 526 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
St Lawrence's Primary School
Geraldton · Catholic primary · PP-6
563 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Bluff Point Primary School Bluff Point WA | St Lawrence's Primary School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #574 of 583 | #406 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4849 of 4,908 | #3696 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 218 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 117 | 289 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bluff Point 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5049 | www.stlps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 17.7).
- •St Lawrence's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bluff Point Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.6).
- •St Lawrence's Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 218.
- •St Lawrence's Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -17%).
- •Bluff Point Primary School is a government school while St Lawrence's Primary 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 Bluff Point Primary School better than St Lawrence's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Lawrence's Primary School ranks higher (36.2 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 St Lawrence's Primary School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Bluff Point and Geraldton 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 St Lawrence's Primary School has 18.6.
How do Bluff Point Primary School and St Lawrence's Primary School rank in WA?
Bluff Point Primary School is 574th of 583 and St Lawrence's Primary School is 406th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.