Christian Brothers' College vs Fremantle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 766 m 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 Primary School
Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Christian Brothers' College Fremantle WA | Fremantle Primary School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 140 | #16 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 1,472 | #343 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 954 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 954 | 98 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au | www.fremantleps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.0 vs 77.8).
- •Fremantle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers' College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Christian Brothers' College is the larger school with 954 students compared with 201.
- •Christian Brothers' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -35%).
- •Christian Brothers' College is a catholic school while Fremantle Primary School 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 Primary School?
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 Christian Brothers' College and Fremantle Primary School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Fremantle and Fremantle 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 Primary School has 14.1.
How do Christian Brothers' College and Fremantle Primary School rank in WA?
Christian Brothers' College is 7th of 140 and Fremantle Primary School is 16th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.