Clontarf Aboriginal College vs Geraldton Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Western Australia, 381 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clontarf Aboriginal College
Waterford · Catholic special · 7-12
135 students · ICSEA 712
Geraldton Flexible School
Geraldton · Catholic special · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 763
| Measure | Clontarf Aboriginal College Waterford WA | Geraldton Flexible School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 135 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 70 | 34 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 712 | 763 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 66% |
| Suburb | Waterford 6152 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | South Perth | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | web.clontarf.wa.edu.au/ | youthplus.edu.au/geraldton-flc |
The verdict
- •Geraldton Flexible School has the higher ICSEA (763 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.0).
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College is the larger school with 135 students compared with 106.
- •Geraldton Flexible School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -22%).
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 Clontarf Aboriginal College better than Geraldton Flexible School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clontarf Aboriginal College and Geraldton Flexible School?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clontarf Aboriginal College has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geraldton Flexible School has 10.0.
How do Clontarf Aboriginal College and Geraldton Flexible School rank in WA?
Clontarf Aboriginal College is unranked and Geraldton Flexible School is unranked among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.