John Curtin College Of The Arts vs Rossmoyne Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Curtin College Of The Arts
Fremantle · Government high school · 7-12
1,768 students · ICSEA 1129
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Rossmoyne · Government high school · 7-12
2,824 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | John Curtin College Of The Arts Fremantle WA | Rossmoyne Senior High School Rossmoyne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 140 | #5 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #259 of 1,472 | #96 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,768 | 2,824 |
| Girls / boys | 1,091 / 677 | 1,461 / 1,363 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 302 | 478 |
| Year 12 cohort | 298 | 459 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.8 | 177.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Rossmoyne 6148 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jc.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4048 |
The verdict
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 71.3).
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Curtin College Of The Arts has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School is the larger school with 2,824 students compared with 1,768.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 0%).
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 John Curtin College Of The Arts better than Rossmoyne Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Rossmoyne Senior High School ranks higher (78.0 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 John Curtin College Of The Arts and Rossmoyne Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and Rossmoyne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Curtin College Of The Arts has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rossmoyne Senior High School has 15.9.
How do John Curtin College Of The Arts and Rossmoyne Senior High School rank in WA?
John Curtin College Of The Arts is 16th of 140 and Rossmoyne Senior High School is 5th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.