Lance Holt School vs White Gum Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km 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
White Gum Valley Primary School
White Gum Valley · Government primary · PP-6
246 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Lance Holt School Fremantle WA | White Gum Valley Primary School White Gum Valley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 583 | #8 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #143 of 4,908 | #236 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 80 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 38 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fremantle 6160 | White Gum Valley 6162 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5469 |
The verdict
- •Lance Holt School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 79.3).
- •Lance Holt School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lance Holt School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •White Gum Valley Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 80.
- •White Gum Valley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
- •Lance Holt School is a independent school while White Gum Valley Primary School is a government 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 White Gum Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lance Holt School ranks higher (81.1 vs 79.3 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 White Gum Valley Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fremantle and White Gum Valley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lance Holt School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and White Gum Valley Primary School has 14.1.
How do Lance Holt School and White Gum Valley Primary School rank in WA?
Lance Holt School is 5th of 583 and White Gum Valley Primary School is 8th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.