Frederick Irwin Anglican School vs Geraldton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 430 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah · Independent combined · PP-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1072
Geraldton Grammar School
Geraldton · Independent combined · PP-12
693 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Frederick Irwin Anglican School Mandurah WA | Geraldton Grammar School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 172 | #45 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,259 | #462 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,682 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 839 / 843 | 348 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | 129 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.1 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 84.3 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mandurah 6210 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au | www.geraldtongrammarschool.com.au |
The verdict
- •Geraldton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 51.1).
- •Geraldton Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 693.
- •Geraldton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (45% vs 11%).
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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School better than Geraldton Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Geraldton Grammar School ranks higher (60.0 vs 51.1 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 Frederick Irwin Anglican School and Geraldton Grammar School?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Mandurah and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geraldton Grammar School has 13.9.
How do Frederick Irwin Anglican School and Geraldton Grammar School rank in WA?
Frederick Irwin Anglican School is 67th of 172 and Geraldton Grammar School is 45th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.