Christian Brothers' College vs White Gum Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
White Gum Valley Primary School
White Gum Valley · Government primary · PP-6
246 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Christian Brothers' College Fremantle WA | White Gum Valley Primary School White Gum Valley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 140 | #8 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #113 of 1,472 | #236 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 954 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 954 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 186 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.7 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.7 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | White Gum Valley 6162 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5469 |
The verdict
- •White Gum Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 77.0).
- •White Gum Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 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 246.
- •Christian Brothers' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -1%).
- •Christian Brothers' College is a catholic school while White Gum Valley 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 White Gum Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, White Gum Valley Primary School ranks higher (79.3 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 White Gum Valley Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and White Gum Valley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Brothers' College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and White Gum Valley Primary School has 14.1.
How do Christian Brothers' College and White Gum Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Christian Brothers' College is 7th of 140 and White Gum Valley Primary School is 8th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.