Blue Gum Montessori School vs Perth Waldorf 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
Perth Waldorf School
Bibra Lake · Independent combined · PP-12
561 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Blue Gum Montessori School Bibra Lake WA | Perth Waldorf School Bibra Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 583 | #37 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #310 of 4,908 | #420 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 192 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 113 | 320 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 54.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 52.9 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bibra Lake 6163 | Bibra Lake 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bgms.wa.edu.au | www.pws.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Gum Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 62.1).
- •Blue Gum Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.7).
- •Perth Waldorf School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 192.
- •Perth Waldorf School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Perth Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Blue Gum Montessori School ranks higher (78.2 vs 62.1 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 Blue Gum Montessori School and Perth Waldorf School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bibra Lake and Bibra Lake 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 Perth Waldorf School has 10.3.
How do Blue Gum Montessori School and Perth Waldorf School rank in WA?
Blue Gum Montessori School is 12th of 583 and Perth Waldorf School is 37th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.