Fremantle Christian College vs Kerry Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 247 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fremantle Christian College
Hamilton Hill · Independent combined · PP-12
466 students · ICSEA 1042
Kerry Street Community School
Hamilton Hill · Independent primary · PP-6
62 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Fremantle Christian College Hamilton Hill WA | Kerry Street Community School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 466 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 228 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fremantlecc.wa.edu.au/ | www.kerrystreet.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kerry Street Community School scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 53.1).
- •Kerry Street Community School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kerry Street Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 12.2).
- •Fremantle Christian College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 62.
- •Fremantle Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 19%).
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 Fremantle Christian College better than Kerry Street Community School?
On the Success Index, Kerry Street Community School ranks higher (75.5 vs 53.1 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 Fremantle Christian College and Kerry Street Community School?
About 247 m in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fremantle Christian College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kerry Street Community School has 7.9.
How do Fremantle Christian College and Kerry Street Community School rank in WA?
Fremantle Christian College is 59th of 172 and Kerry Street Community School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.