Geraldton Flexible School vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldton Flexible School
Geraldton · Catholic special · 7-12
106 students · ICSEA 763
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Geraldton · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Geraldton Flexible School Geraldton WA | St Francis Xavier Primary School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #373 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3382 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 106 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 72 | 214 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 763 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 66% | 9% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | youthplus.edu.au/geraldton-flc | www.sfx.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 763), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 19.3).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 106.
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Flexible School better than St Francis Xavier 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 Flexible School and St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geraldton Flexible School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Primary School has 19.3.
How do Geraldton Flexible School and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in WA?
Geraldton Flexible School is unranked and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 373rd of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.