Caralee Community School vs Fremantle Language Development Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caralee Community School
Willagee · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1010
Fremantle Language Development Centre
Willagee · Government special · K-3
227 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Caralee Community School Willagee WA | Fremantle Language Development Centre Willagee WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2574 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-3 |
| Students | 333 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 165 | 72 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 10% |
| Suburb | Willagee 6156 | Willagee 6156 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5794 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6040 |
The verdict
- •Caralee Community School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fremantle Language Development Centre has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 16.0).
- •Caralee Community School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 227.
- •Fremantle Language Development Centre has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
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 Caralee Community School better than Fremantle Language Development Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caralee Community School and Fremantle Language Development Centre?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Willagee and Willagee in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caralee Community School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fremantle Language Development Centre has 8.4.
How do Caralee Community School and Fremantle Language Development Centre rank in WA?
Caralee Community School is 279th of 583 and Fremantle Language Development Centre is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.