Beaconsfield Primary School vs Fremantle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 833 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1090
Fremantle College
Beaconsfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield WA | Fremantle College Beaconsfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 583 | #52 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #544 of 4,908 | #680 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 551 | 1,312 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 282 | 607 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 95.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Beaconsfield 6162 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au/ | fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 52.8).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fremantle College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Fremantle College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 551.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 11%).
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 Beaconsfield Primary School better than Fremantle College?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 52.8 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and Fremantle College?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Beaconsfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fremantle College has 13.7.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and Fremantle College rank in WA?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 33rd of 583 and Fremantle College is 52nd of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.