Geraldton Christian College vs Meekatharra School Of The Air
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.6 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
Meekatharra School Of The Air
Bluff Point · Government primary · K-6
61 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Geraldton Christian College Strathalbyn WA | Meekatharra School Of The Air Bluff Point WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #919 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 475 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 231 | 33 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 16% |
| Suburb | Strathalbyn 6530 | Bluff Point 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gcc.wa.edu.au | meekatharrasota.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 36.9).
- •Geraldton Christian College has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.8).
- •Geraldton Christian College is the larger school with 475 students compared with 61.
- •Meekatharra School Of The Air has grown faster over five years (49% vs 37%).
- •Geraldton Christian College is a independent school while Meekatharra School Of The Air is a government 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 Geraldton Christian College better than Meekatharra School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Meekatharra School Of The Air ranks higher (41.7 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 Meekatharra School Of The Air?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Strathalbyn and Bluff Point in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geraldton Christian College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meekatharra School Of The Air has 10.1.
How do Geraldton Christian College and Meekatharra School Of The Air rank in WA?
Geraldton Christian College is 116th of 172 and Meekatharra School Of The Air is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.