East Hamilton Hill Primary School vs Fremantle Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Hamilton Hill Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 1016
Fremantle Christian College
Hamilton Hill · Independent combined · PP-12
466 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | East Hamilton Hill Primary School Hamilton Hill WA | Fremantle Christian College Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #280 of 583 | #59 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #2586 of 4,908 | #586 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 257 | 466 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 136 | 238 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 59 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthamiltonhillps.wa.edu.au/ | fremantlecc.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fremantle Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 51.4).
- •Fremantle Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fremantle Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.0).
- •Fremantle Christian College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 257.
- •Fremantle Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 26%).
- •East Hamilton Hill Primary School is a government school while Fremantle Christian College 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 East Hamilton Hill Primary School better than Fremantle Christian College?
On the Success Index, Fremantle Christian College ranks higher (53.1 vs 51.4 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 East Hamilton Hill Primary School and Fremantle Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Hamilton Hill Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fremantle Christian College has 12.2.
How do East Hamilton Hill Primary School and Fremantle Christian College rank in WA?
East Hamilton Hill Primary School is 280th of 583 and Fremantle Christian College is 59th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.