Blue Gum Montessori School vs Leeming Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 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
Leeming Senior High School
Leeming · Government high school · 7-12
1,164 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Blue Gum Montessori School Bibra Lake WA | Leeming Senior High School Leeming WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 583 | #25 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #310 of 4,908 | #390 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 192 | 1,164 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 113 | 516 / 648 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 84.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bibra Lake 6163 | Leeming 6149 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bgms.wa.edu.au | www.leeming.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Gum Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 65.5).
- •Blue Gum Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blue Gum Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Leeming Senior High School is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 192.
- •Leeming Senior High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -17%).
- •Blue Gum Montessori School is a independent school while Leeming Senior High School is a government 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 Blue Gum Montessori School better than Leeming Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Blue Gum Montessori School ranks higher (78.2 vs 65.5 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 Leeming Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bibra Lake and Leeming 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 Leeming Senior High School has 13.9.
How do Blue Gum Montessori School and Leeming Senior High School rank in WA?
Blue Gum Montessori School is 12th of 583 and Leeming Senior High School is 25th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.