Ardross Primary School vs East Fremantle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardross Primary School
Ardross · Government primary · K-6
448 students · ICSEA 1149
East Fremantle Primary School
Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Ardross Primary School Ardross WA | East Fremantle Primary School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 583 | #2 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #372 of 4,908 | #79 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 448 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 233 | 197 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ardross 6153 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Melville | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardrossps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5177 |
The verdict
- •East Fremantle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.1 vs 77.4).
- •East Fremantle Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •Ardross Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 409.
- •Ardross Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -4%).
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 Ardross Primary School better than East Fremantle Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Fremantle Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 77.4 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 Ardross Primary School and East Fremantle Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Ardross and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardross Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Fremantle Primary School has 13.9.
How do Ardross Primary School and East Fremantle Primary School rank in WA?
Ardross Primary School is 20th of 583 and East Fremantle Primary School is 2nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.