Fremantle Primary School vs Winthrop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 7.6 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
Winthrop Primary School
Winthrop · Government primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Fremantle Primary School Fremantle WA | Winthrop Primary School Winthrop WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 583 | #54 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #343 of 4,908 | #745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 201 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 103 | 315 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Winthrop 6150 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fremantleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5709 |
The verdict
- •Fremantle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 73.0).
- •Fremantle Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.9).
- •Winthrop Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 201.
- •Winthrop Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Winthrop Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fremantle Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 73.0 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 Winthrop Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and Winthrop in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fremantle Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Winthrop Primary School has 18.9.
How do Fremantle Primary School and Winthrop Primary School rank in WA?
Fremantle Primary School is 16th of 583 and Winthrop Primary School is 54th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.