Geraldton Senior High School vs Nagle Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 208 m 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
Nagle Catholic College
Geraldton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,209 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Geraldton Senior High School Geraldton WA | Nagle Catholic College Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 140 | #62 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1469 of 1,472 | #772 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 786 | 1,209 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 432 | 630 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 224 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.7 | 80.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 52.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 7% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au | www.ncc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nagle Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 12.2).
- •Nagle Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Nagle Catholic College is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 786.
- •Nagle Catholic College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -16%).
- •Geraldton Senior High School is a government school while Nagle Catholic College 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 Senior High School better than Nagle Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Nagle Catholic College ranks higher (48.5 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 Nagle Catholic College?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Geraldton and Geraldton 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 Nagle Catholic College has 15.0.
How do Geraldton Senior High School and Nagle Catholic College rank in WA?
Geraldton Senior High School is 140th of 140 and Nagle Catholic College is 62nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.