Bob Hawke College vs John Curtin College Of The Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Hawke College
Subiaco · Government high school · 7-12
1,972 students · ICSEA 1129
John Curtin College Of The Arts
Fremantle · Government high school · 7-12
1,768 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Bob Hawke College Subiaco WA | John Curtin College Of The Arts Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 140 | #16 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #61 of 1,472 | #259 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,972 | 1,768 |
| Girls / boys | 945 / 1,027 | 1,091 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 372 | 302 |
| Year 12 cohort | 271 | 298 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +625% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.1 | 120.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 46.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Subiaco 6008 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bobhawkecollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.jc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bob Hawke College scores higher on the Success Index (80.6 vs 71.3).
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Bob Hawke College is the larger school with 1,972 students compared with 1,768.
- •Bob Hawke College has grown faster over five years (625% vs 0%).
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 Bob Hawke College better than John Curtin College Of The Arts?
On the Success Index, Bob Hawke College ranks higher (80.6 vs 71.3 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 Bob Hawke College and John Curtin College Of The Arts?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Subiaco and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bob Hawke College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Curtin College Of The Arts has 14.6.
How do Bob Hawke College and John Curtin College Of The Arts rank in WA?
Bob Hawke College is 3rd of 140 and John Curtin College Of The Arts is 16th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.