Fremantle Christian College vs Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 19 km 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
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
Wellard · Independent combined · PP-12
1,275 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Fremantle Christian College Hamilton Hill WA | Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Wellard WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 172 | #74 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,259 | #674 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 466 | 1,275 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 228 | 671 / 604 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 92.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 58.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Wellard 6170 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Kwinana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fremantlecc.wa.edu.au/ | www.pcacs.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fremantle Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 49.3).
- •Fremantle Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fremantle Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 466.
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 Peter Carnley Anglican Community School?
On the Success Index, Fremantle Christian College ranks higher (53.1 vs 49.3 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 Peter Carnley Anglican Community School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Hamilton Hill and Wellard in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fremantle Christian College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has 13.8.
How do Fremantle Christian College and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School rank in WA?
Fremantle Christian College is 59th of 172 and Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is 74th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.