Geraldton Christian College vs Geraldton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldton Christian College
Strathalbyn · Independent combined · PP-12
475 students · ICSEA 985
Geraldton Grammar School
Geraldton · Independent combined · PP-12
693 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Geraldton Christian College Strathalbyn WA | Geraldton Grammar School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 172 | #45 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #919 of 1,259 | #462 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 475 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 231 | 348 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Strathalbyn 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gcc.wa.edu.au | www.geraldtongrammarschool.com.au |
The verdict
- •Geraldton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 36.9).
- •Geraldton Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Geraldton Grammar School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 475.
- •Geraldton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (45% vs 37%).
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 Geraldton Christian College better than Geraldton Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Geraldton Grammar School ranks higher (60.0 vs 36.9 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 Geraldton Christian College and Geraldton Grammar School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Strathalbyn and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geraldton Christian College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geraldton Grammar School has 13.9.
How do Geraldton Christian College and Geraldton Grammar School rank in WA?
Geraldton Christian College is 116th of 172 and Geraldton Grammar School is 45th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.