Geraldton Senior High School vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 350 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
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Geraldton · Catholic primary · PP-6
394 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Geraldton Senior High School Geraldton WA | St Francis Xavier Primary School Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 140 | #373 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1469 of 1,472 | #3382 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 786 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 432 | 214 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.7 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 39% | 9% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au | www.sfx.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 12.2).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geraldton Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.3).
- •Geraldton Senior High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 394.
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -16%).
- •Geraldton Senior High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier Primary School 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 St Francis Xavier Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier Primary School ranks higher (40.6 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 St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 350 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 St Francis Xavier Primary School has 19.3.
How do Geraldton Senior High School and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in WA?
Geraldton Senior High School is 140th of 140 and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 373rd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.