Fremantle Primary School vs John Curtin College Of The Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fremantle Primary School
Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 1143
John Curtin College Of The Arts
Fremantle · Government high school · 7-12
1,768 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Fremantle Primary School Fremantle WA | John Curtin College Of The Arts Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 583 | #16 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #343 of 4,908 | #259 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 201 | 1,768 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 103 | 1,091 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 302 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 298 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 120.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 46.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fremantleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.jc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fremantle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 71.3).
- •Fremantle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts is the larger school with 1,768 students compared with 201.
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts has grown faster over five years (0% vs -35%).
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 Primary School better than John Curtin College Of The Arts?
On the Success Index, Fremantle Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 71.3 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 Primary School and John Curtin College Of The Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fremantle Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Curtin College Of The Arts has 14.6.
How do Fremantle Primary School and John Curtin College Of The Arts rank in WA?
Fremantle Primary School is 16th of 583 and John Curtin College Of The Arts is 16th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.