Chisholm Catholic College vs Christian Brothers' College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Catholic College
Bedford · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1079
Christian Brothers' College
Fremantle · Catholic high school · 7-12
954 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA | Christian Brothers' College Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 140 | #7 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 1,472 | #113 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,738 | 954 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 867 | 0 / 954 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.8 | 82.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bedford 6052 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au | www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christian Brothers' College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 70.2).
- •Christian Brothers' College has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers' College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 954.
- •Christian Brothers' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Yokine
Frequently asked questions
Is Chisholm Catholic College better than Christian Brothers' College?
On the Success Index, Christian Brothers' College ranks higher (77.0 vs 70.2 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 Chisholm Catholic College and Christian Brothers' College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christian Brothers' College has 11.5.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Christian Brothers' College rank in WA?
Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 and Christian Brothers' College is 7th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.