North Fremantle Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Fremantle Primary School
North Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 1112
St Patrick's Primary School
Fremantle · Catholic primary · PP-6
112 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | North Fremantle Primary School North Fremantle WA | St Patrick's Primary School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 583 | #182 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #529 of 4,908 | #1820 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 157 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 86 | 44 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Fremantle 6159 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5178 | www.stpatsfremantle.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Fremantle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 61.3).
- •North Fremantle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.3).
- •North Fremantle Primary School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 112.
- •North Fremantle Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -24%).
- •North Fremantle Primary School is a government 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 North Fremantle Primary School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, North Fremantle Primary School ranks higher (75.1 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 North Fremantle Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Fremantle and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Fremantle Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 11.3.
How do North Fremantle Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in WA?
North Fremantle Primary School is 31st of 583 and St Patrick's Primary School is 182nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.