Geraldton Senior High School vs Katanning Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 613 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldton Senior High School
Geraldton · Government high school · 7-12
786 students · ICSEA 883
Katanning Senior High School
Katanning · Government high school · 7-12
355 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Geraldton Senior High School Geraldton WA | Katanning Senior High School Katanning WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 140 | #124 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1469 of 1,472 | #1330 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 786 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 432 | 166 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.7 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 26% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Katanning 6317 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Katanning |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4028 |
The verdict
- •Katanning Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.3 vs 12.2).
- •Katanning Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katanning Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Geraldton Senior High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 355.
- •Katanning Senior High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -16%).
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 Senior High School better than Katanning Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Katanning Senior High School ranks higher (24.3 vs 12.2 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 Senior High School and Katanning Senior High School?
About 613 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Katanning in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geraldton Senior High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Katanning Senior High School has 11.3.
How do Geraldton Senior High School and Katanning Senior High School rank in WA?
Geraldton Senior High School is 140th of 140 and Katanning Senior High School is 124th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.