Deanmore Primary School vs North Fremantle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deanmore Primary School
Karrinyup · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 1111
North Fremantle Primary School
North Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Deanmore Primary School Karrinyup WA | North Fremantle Primary School North Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 583 | #31 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1366 of 4,908 | #529 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 486 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 252 | 71 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Karrinyup 6018 | North Fremantle 6159 |
| Council area | Stirling | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5414 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5178 |
The verdict
- •North Fremantle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 66.1).
- •North Fremantle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Fremantle Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Deanmore Primary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 157.
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 Deanmore Primary School better than North Fremantle Primary School?
On the Success Index, North Fremantle Primary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 66.1 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 Deanmore Primary School and North Fremantle Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Karrinyup and North Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deanmore Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Fremantle Primary School has 15.3.
How do Deanmore Primary School and North Fremantle Primary School rank in WA?
Deanmore Primary School is 122nd of 583 and North Fremantle Primary School is 31st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.