Geraldton Christian College vs St Lawrence's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.4 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
St Lawrence's Primary School
Geraldton · Catholic primary · PP-6
563 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Geraldton Christian College Strathalbyn WA | St Lawrence's Primary School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 172 | #406 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #919 of 1,259 | #3696 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 475 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 231 | 289 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Strathalbyn 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gcc.wa.edu.au | www.stlps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.9 vs 36.2).
- •St Lawrence's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.6).
- •St Lawrence's Primary School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 475.
- •Geraldton Christian College has grown faster over five years (37% vs 19%).
- •Geraldton Christian College is a independent school while St Lawrence's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Lawrence's Primary 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 Geraldton Christian College and St Lawrence's Primary School?
About 2.4 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 St Lawrence's Primary School has 18.6.
How do Geraldton Christian College and St Lawrence's Primary School rank in WA?
Geraldton Christian College is 116th of 172 and St Lawrence's Primary School is 406th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.