Lance Holt School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 684 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lance Holt School
Fremantle · Independent primary · PP-6
80 students · ICSEA 1158
St Patrick's Primary School
Fremantle · Catholic primary · PP-6
112 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Lance Holt School Fremantle WA | St Patrick's Primary School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 583 | #182 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #143 of 4,908 | #1820 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 80 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 38 | 44 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au | www.stpatsfremantle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lance Holt School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 61.3).
- •Lance Holt School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 112 students compared with 80.
- •Lance Holt School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -24%).
- •Lance Holt School is a independent school while St Patrick's 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 Lance Holt School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lance Holt School ranks higher (81.1 vs 61.3 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 Lance Holt School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Fremantle and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lance Holt School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 11.3.
How do Lance Holt School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in WA?
Lance Holt School is 5th of 583 and St Patrick's Primary School is 182nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.