Freshwater Bay Primary School vs St Thomas' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Bay Primary School
Claremont · Government primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1154
St Thomas' Primary School
Claremont · Catholic primary · PP-6
176 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Freshwater Bay Primary School Claremont WA | St Thomas' Primary School Claremont WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 583 | #3 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1126 of 4,908 | #101 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 398 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 205 | 87 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Claremont 6010 | Claremont 6010 |
| Council area | Claremont | Claremont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5105 | www.stthomas.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 68.8).
- •St Thomas' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Freshwater Bay Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 176.
- •St Thomas' Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -17%).
- •Freshwater Bay Primary School is a government school while St Thomas' Primary School is a catholic 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 Freshwater Bay Primary School better than St Thomas' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas' Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 68.8 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 Freshwater Bay Primary School and St Thomas' Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Claremont in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater Bay Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' Primary School has 14.4.
How do Freshwater Bay Primary School and St Thomas' Primary School rank in WA?
Freshwater Bay Primary School is 95th of 583 and St Thomas' Primary School is 3rd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.