Geraldton Primary School vs Port Hedland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1026 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldton Primary School
Geraldton · Government primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 990
Port Hedland Primary School
Port Hedland · Government primary · K-6
478 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Geraldton Primary School Geraldton WA | Port Hedland Primary School Port Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #394 of 583 | #358 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3548 of 4,908 | #3274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 201 | 253 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Port Hedland 6721 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5183 | porthedlandps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Port Hedland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 38.3).
- •Geraldton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Hedland Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
- •Port Hedland Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 397.
- •Geraldton Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
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 Primary School better than Port Hedland Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Hedland Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 38.3 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 Primary School and Port Hedland Primary School?
About 1026 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Port Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geraldton Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Hedland Primary School has 15.0.
How do Geraldton Primary School and Port Hedland Primary School rank in WA?
Geraldton Primary School is 394th of 583 and Port Hedland Primary School is 358th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.