Christian Brothers' College vs Lance Holt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 944 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
Lance Holt School
Fremantle · Independent primary · PP-6
80 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Christian Brothers' College Fremantle WA | Lance Holt School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 140 | #5 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 1,472 | #143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 954 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 954 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au | www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lance Holt School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 77.0).
- •Lance Holt School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lance Holt School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Christian Brothers' College is the larger school with 954 students compared with 80.
- •Christian Brothers' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -11%).
- •Christian Brothers' College is a catholic school while Lance Holt School is an independent 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 Lance Holt School?
On the Success Index, Lance Holt School ranks higher (81.1 vs 77.0 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 Lance Holt School?
About 944 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 Lance Holt School has 11.0.
How do Christian Brothers' College and Lance Holt School rank in WA?
Christian Brothers' College is 7th of 140 and Lance Holt School is 5th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.