Mount Tarcoola Primary School vs Spencer Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 756 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Geraldton · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 938
Spencer Park Primary School
Spencer Park · Government primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Mount Tarcoola Primary School Geraldton WA | Spencer Park Primary School Spencer Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #497 of 583 | #412 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4408 of 4,908 | #3757 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 198 | 150 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 20% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Spencer Park 6330 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mttarcoola.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5422 |
The verdict
- •Spencer Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.2 vs 26.3).
- •Spencer Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Mount Tarcoola Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 303.
- •Spencer Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
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 Mount Tarcoola Primary School better than Spencer Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spencer Park Primary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 26.3 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 Mount Tarcoola Primary School and Spencer Park Primary School?
About 756 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Spencer Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spencer Park Primary School has 14.8.
How do Mount Tarcoola Primary School and Spencer Park Primary School rank in WA?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School is 497th of 583 and Spencer Park Primary School is 412th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.