Bassendean Primary School vs Casa Mia Montessori Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 533 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bassendean Primary School
Bassendean · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1096
Casa Mia Montessori Community School
Bassendean · Independent primary · PP-6
53 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Bassendean Primary School Bassendean WA | Casa Mia Montessori Community School Bassendean WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #756 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 380 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 205 | 33 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bassendean 6054 | Bassendean 6054 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Bassendean |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5030 | www.casamiamontessori.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.8 vs 72.5).
- •Bassendean Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 16.3).
- •Bassendean Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 53.
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has grown faster over five years (89% vs 21%).
- •Bassendean Primary School is a government school while Casa Mia Montessori Community School is an independent 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 Bassendean Primary School better than Casa Mia Montessori Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bassendean Primary School and Casa Mia Montessori Community School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Bassendean and Bassendean in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bassendean Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Casa Mia Montessori Community School has 5.2.
How do Bassendean Primary School and Casa Mia Montessori Community School rank in WA?
Bassendean Primary School is 56th of 583 and Casa Mia Montessori Community School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.