WA · Government Primary
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Geraldton 6530 · K-6
Mount Tarcoola Primary School is a government primary school in Geraldton, WA offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 938, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 390 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
How Mount Tarcoola Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Tarcoola Primary School ranks 592nd of the 722 primary schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Champion Bay Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mount Tarcoola Primary School scores 938 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Tarcoola Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the WA education department.
About Geraldton
Mount Tarcoola Primary School is located in Geraldton, WA — a suburb with a median household income of $1,142/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 3,246.
View full Geraldton suburb profile →Schools near Mount Tarcoola Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Tarcoola Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Bay Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Geraldton | 0.8 km | 914 | 24 lower | 847 |
| Wandina Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wandina | 1.9 km | 978 | 40 higher | 449 |
| St John's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geraldton | 1.9 km | 921 | 17 lower | 180 |
| Rangeway Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rangeway | 2.4 km | 712 | 226 lower | 261 |
| Beachlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Geraldton | 2.8 km | 801 | 137 lower | 154 |
| Geraldton Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Geraldton | 2.9 km | 883 | 55 lower | 786 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Geraldton | 3.0 km | 1008 | 70 higher | 394 |
| Holland Street SchoolGovernment Combined · Geraldton | 3.0 km | 920 | 18 lower | 70 |
| Nagle Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Geraldton | 3.1 km | 1017 | 79 higher | 1,209 |
| Geraldton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Geraldton | 3.2 km | 990 | 52 higher | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Tarcoola Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mount Tarcoola Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Tarcoola Primary School offer?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School offers K-6.
What is Mount Tarcoola Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School has an ICSEA score of 938, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Tarcoola Primary School?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School has 390 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Tarcoola Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mount Tarcoola Primary School are Champion Bay Senior High School (0.8 km), Wandina Primary School (1.9 km), St John's School (1.9 km).
Where is Mount Tarcoola Primary School located?
Mount Tarcoola Primary School is located in Geraldton, WA 6530. Visit the school website at https://mttarcoola.wa.edu.au/.