Blue Gum Montessori School vs Lance Holt School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Gum Montessori School
Bibra Lake · Independent primary · PP-6
192 students · ICSEA 1156
Lance Holt School
Fremantle · Independent primary · PP-6
80 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Blue Gum Montessori School Bibra Lake WA | Lance Holt School Fremantle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 583 | #5 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #310 of 4,908 | #143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 192 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 113 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bibra Lake 6163 | Fremantle 6160 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Fremantle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bgms.wa.edu.au | www.lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lance Holt School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 78.2).
- •Lance Holt School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lance Holt School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •Blue Gum Montessori School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 80.
- •Lance Holt School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -17%).
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 Blue Gum Montessori School better than Lance Holt School?
On the Success Index, Lance Holt School ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.2 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 Blue Gum Montessori School and Lance Holt School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Bibra Lake and Fremantle in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Gum Montessori School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lance Holt School has 11.0.
How do Blue Gum Montessori School and Lance Holt School rank in WA?
Blue Gum Montessori School is 12th of 583 and Lance Holt School is 5th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.