Champion Bay Senior High School vs Mount Tarcoola Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 820 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Champion Bay Senior High School
Geraldton · Government high school · 7-12
847 students · ICSEA 914
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Geraldton · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Champion Bay Senior High School Geraldton WA | Mount Tarcoola Primary School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 140 | #497 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1232 of 1,472 | #4408 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 847 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 453 | 192 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 26% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.championbayshs.wa.edu.au | mttarcoola.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Champion Bay Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 26.3).
- •Mount Tarcoola Primary School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Champion Bay Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.4).
- •Champion Bay Senior High School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 390.
- •Champion Bay Senior High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
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 Champion Bay Senior High School better than Mount Tarcoola Primary School?
On the Success Index, Champion Bay Senior High School ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.3 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 Champion Bay Senior High School and Mount Tarcoola Primary School?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Geraldton and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Champion Bay Senior High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Tarcoola Primary School has 16.4.
How do Champion Bay Senior High School and Mount Tarcoola Primary School rank in WA?
Champion Bay Senior High School is 113th of 140 and Mount Tarcoola Primary School is 497th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.