Mount Tarcoola Primary School vs Wandina Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.9 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
Wandina Primary School
Wandina · Government primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Mount Tarcoola Primary School Geraldton WA | Wandina Primary School Wandina WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #497 of 583 | #404 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4408 of 4,908 | #3682 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 198 | 224 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 13% |
| Suburb | Geraldton 6530 | Wandina 6530 |
| Council area | Greater Geraldton | Greater Geraldton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mttarcoola.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5822 |
The verdict
- •Wandina Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.4 vs 26.3).
- •Wandina Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wandina Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Wandina Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 390.
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 Wandina Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wandina Primary School ranks higher (36.4 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 Wandina Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Geraldton and Wandina 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 Wandina Primary School has 15.1.
How do Mount Tarcoola Primary School and Wandina Primary School rank in WA?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School is 497th of 583 and Wandina Primary School is 404th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.