Holland Street School vs Nagle Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 252 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Street School
Geraldton · Government special · K-12
70 students · ICSEA 920
Nagle Catholic College
Geraldton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,209 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Holland Street School Geraldton WA | Nagle Catholic College Geraldton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #62 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | – | #772 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 70 | 1,209 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 44 | 630 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 224 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 80.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 52.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 7% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Geraldton 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6010 | www.ncc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nagle Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holland Street School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 15.0).
- •Nagle Catholic College is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 70.
- •Holland Street 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 Holland Street School better than Nagle Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holland Street School and Nagle Catholic College?
About 252 m in a straight line, between Geraldton and Geraldton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holland Street School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nagle Catholic College has 15.0.
How do Holland Street School and Nagle Catholic College rank in WA?
Holland Street School is unranked and Nagle Catholic College is 62nd of 140 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.