Foundation Christian College vs Frederick Irwin Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Foundation Christian College
Greenfields · Independent combined · PP-12
714 students · ICSEA 1037
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah · Independent combined · PP-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Foundation Christian College Greenfields WA | Frederick Irwin Anglican School Mandurah WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 172 | #67 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #549 of 1,259 | #630 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 714 | 1,682 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 356 | 839 / 843 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 118.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 84.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenfields 6210 | Mandurah 6210 |
| Council area | Mandurah | Mandurah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fcc.wa.edu.au | www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Foundation Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 51.1).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foundation Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 714.
- •Foundation Christian College has grown faster over five years (43% vs 11%).
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 Foundation Christian College better than Frederick Irwin Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Foundation Christian College ranks higher (55.0 vs 51.1 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 Foundation Christian College and Frederick Irwin Anglican School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Greenfields and Mandurah in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foundation Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frederick Irwin Anglican School has 14.2.
How do Foundation Christian College and Frederick Irwin Anglican School rank in WA?
Foundation Christian College is 53rd of 172 and Frederick Irwin Anglican School is 67th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.