Fremantle College vs Hilton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fremantle College
Beaconsfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,312 students · ICSEA 1004
Hilton Primary School
Hilton · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Fremantle College Beaconsfield WA | Hilton Primary School Hilton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 140 | #46 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #680 of 1,472 | #671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,312 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 607 / 705 | 190 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.5 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 6162 | Hilton 6163 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5211 |
The verdict
- •Hilton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 52.8).
- •Hilton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fremantle College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Fremantle College is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 386.
- •Hilton Primary School has grown faster over five years (60% 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 Fremantle College better than Hilton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hilton Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 52.8 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 College and Hilton Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Hilton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fremantle College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilton Primary School has 14.7.
How do Fremantle College and Hilton Primary School rank in WA?
Fremantle College is 52nd of 140 and Hilton Primary School is 46th of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.