Bibra Lake Primary School vs Blue Gum Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 968 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bibra Lake Primary School
Bibra Lake · Government primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 1031
Blue Gum Montessori School
Bibra Lake · Independent primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Bibra Lake Primary School Bibra Lake WA | Blue Gum Montessori School Bibra Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 583 | #12 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2270 of 4,908 | #310 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 378 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 196 | 79 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bibra Lake 6163 | Bibra Lake 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bibralakeps.wa.edu.au/ | www.bgms.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Gum Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 55.7).
- •Blue Gum Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blue Gum Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.5).
- •Bibra Lake Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 192.
- •Bibra Lake Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -17%).
- •Bibra Lake Primary School is a government school while Blue Gum Montessori 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 Bibra Lake Primary School better than Blue Gum Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Blue Gum Montessori School ranks higher (78.2 vs 55.7 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 Bibra Lake Primary School and Blue Gum Montessori School?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Bibra Lake and Bibra Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bibra Lake Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blue Gum Montessori School has 11.7.
How do Bibra Lake Primary School and Blue Gum Montessori School rank in WA?
Bibra Lake Primary School is 241st of 583 and Blue Gum Montessori School is 12th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.