Australian Christian College - Southlands vs Rockingham Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 364 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Southlands
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
987 students · ICSEA 1036
Rockingham Montessori School
Rockingham · Independent combined · PP-12
272 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Southlands Albany WA | Rockingham Montessori School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 172 | #94 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #669 of 1,259 | #782 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 987 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 411 | 139 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Albany | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/southlands/ | www.rms.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 44.3).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockingham Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.9).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is the larger school with 987 students compared with 272.
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has grown faster over five years (51% vs 14%).
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 Australian Christian College - Southlands better than Rockingham Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Southlands ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.3 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 Australian Christian College - Southlands and Rockingham Montessori School?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Albany and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Southlands has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Montessori School has 10.5.
How do Australian Christian College - Southlands and Rockingham Montessori School rank in WA?
Australian Christian College - Southlands is 73rd of 172 and Rockingham Montessori School is 94th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.