Fremantle Christian College vs Phoenix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.0 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
Phoenix Primary School
Hamilton Hill · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Fremantle Christian College Hamilton Hill WA | Phoenix Primary School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 172 | #153 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,259 | #1596 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 466 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 228 | 164 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fremantlecc.wa.edu.au/ | www.education.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5589 |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 53.1).
- •Phoenix Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fremantle Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.8).
- •Fremantle Christian College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 344.
- •Phoenix Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs 39%).
- •Fremantle Christian College is a independent school while Phoenix Primary School is a government 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 Fremantle Christian College better than Phoenix Primary School?
On the Success Index, Phoenix Primary School ranks higher (63.6 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 Phoenix Primary School?
About 1.0 km 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 Phoenix Primary School has 16.8.
How do Fremantle Christian College and Phoenix Primary School rank in WA?
Fremantle Christian College is 59th of 172 and Phoenix Primary School is 153rd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.