Banksia Montessori School vs Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 964 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Montessori School
Dianella · Independent primary · PP
11 students · ICSEA 1102
Carmel School
Dianella · Independent combined · PP-12
390 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Banksia Montessori School Dianella WA | Carmel School Dianella WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #10 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #135 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP | PP-12 |
| Students | 11 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 7 | 179 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 34.7 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dianella 6059 | Dianella 6059 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.banksia.wa.edu.au | www.carmel.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Banksia Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 78.1).
- •Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 11.
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 Banksia Montessori School better than Carmel School?
On the Success Index, Banksia Montessori School ranks higher (81.4 vs 78.1 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 Banksia Montessori School and Carmel School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Dianella and Dianella in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Banksia Montessori School and Carmel School rank in WA?
Banksia Montessori School is unranked and Carmel School is 10th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.