Fremantle Christian College vs Port School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 362 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
Port School
Hamilton Hill · Independent special · 8-12
156 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Fremantle Christian College Hamilton Hill WA | Port School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | 8-12 |
| Students | 466 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 228 | 88 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 19% |
| Suburb | Hamilton Hill 6163 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fremantlecc.wa.edu.au/ | www.portschool.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fremantle Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.2).
- •Fremantle Christian College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 156.
- •Fremantle Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 10%).
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 Port School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fremantle Christian College and Port School?
About 362 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 Port School has 8.0.
How do Fremantle Christian College and Port School rank in WA?
Fremantle Christian College is 59th of 172 and Port School is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.