Christian Brothers' College vs Fremantle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Brothers' College
Fremantle · Catholic high school · 7-12
954 students · ICSEA 1092
Fremantle College
Beaconsfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Christian Brothers' College Fremantle WA | Fremantle College Beaconsfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 140 | #52 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 1,472 | #680 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 954 | 1,312 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 954 | 607 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 95.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 13% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Beaconsfield 6162 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au | fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Christian Brothers' College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 52.8).
- •Christian Brothers' College has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers' College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •Fremantle College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 954.
- •Christian Brothers' College is a catholic school while Fremantle College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Christian Brothers' College better than Fremantle College?
On the Success Index, Christian Brothers' College ranks higher (77.0 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 Christian Brothers' College and Fremantle College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and Beaconsfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Brothers' College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fremantle College has 13.7.
How do Christian Brothers' College and Fremantle College rank in WA?
Christian Brothers' College is 7th of 140 and Fremantle College is 52nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.