Geraldton Grammar School vs John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 364 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldton Grammar School
Geraldton · Independent combined · PP-12
693 students · ICSEA 1073
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Mirrabooka · Independent combined · PP-12
1,702 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Geraldton Grammar School Geraldton WA | John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Mirrabooka WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 172 | #49 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #462 of 1,259 | #508 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 693 | 1,702 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 345 | 810 / 892 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 118.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 87.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Mirrabooka 6061 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geraldtongrammarschool.com.au | www.jsracs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Geraldton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 56.9).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 693.
- •Geraldton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (45% vs 5%).
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 Grammar School better than John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, Geraldton Grammar School ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.9 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 Grammar School and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Mirrabooka in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geraldton Grammar School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School has 14.4.
How do Geraldton Grammar School and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Geraldton Grammar School is 45th of 172 and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School is 49th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.