Comet Bay College vs Fremantle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 39 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Comet Bay College
Secret Harbour · Government high school · 7-12
1,879 students · ICSEA 1004
Fremantle College
Beaconsfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Comet Bay College Secret Harbour WA | Fremantle College Beaconsfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 140 | #52 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #937 of 1,472 | #680 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,879 | 1,312 |
| Girls / boys | 873 / 1,006 | 607 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 121.8 | 95.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.3 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Secret Harbour 6173 | Beaconsfield 6162 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4176 | fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fremantle College scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 40.6).
- •Fremantle College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Comet Bay College is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 1,312.
- •Fremantle College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 6%).
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 Comet Bay College better than Fremantle College?
On the Success Index, Fremantle College ranks higher (52.8 vs 40.6 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 Comet Bay College and Fremantle College?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Secret Harbour and Beaconsfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Comet Bay College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fremantle College has 13.7.
How do Comet Bay College and Fremantle College rank in WA?
Comet Bay College is 81st of 140 and Fremantle College is 52nd of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.