Christian Brothers' College vs John Curtin College Of The Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 471 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
John Curtin College Of The Arts
Fremantle · Government high school · 7-12
1,768 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Christian Brothers' College Fremantle WA | John Curtin College Of The Arts Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 140 | #16 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 1,472 | #259 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 954 | 1,768 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 954 | 1,091 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | 302 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 298 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 120.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 46.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au | www.jc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christian Brothers' College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 71.3).
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers' College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.6).
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 954.
- •Christian Brothers' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 0%).
- •Christian Brothers' College is a catholic school while John Curtin College Of The Arts 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 John Curtin College Of The Arts?
On the Success Index, Christian Brothers' College ranks higher (77.0 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 Christian Brothers' College and John Curtin College Of The Arts?
About 471 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 John Curtin College Of The Arts has 14.6.
How do Christian Brothers' College and John Curtin College Of The Arts rank in WA?
Christian Brothers' College is 7th of 140 and John Curtin College Of The Arts is 16th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.