Bold Park Community School vs Chrysalis Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 889 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bold Park Community School
Wembley · Independent combined · PP-12
189 students · ICSEA 1117
Chrysalis Montessori School
Glendalough · Independent primary · PP-6
123 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Bold Park Community School Wembley WA | Chrysalis Montessori School Glendalough WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 172 | #4 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #174 of 1,259 | #134 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 189 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 98 | 69 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wembley 6014 | Glendalough 6016 |
| Council area | Cambridge | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boldpark.com | www.chrysalis.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chrysalis Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 75.3).
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bold Park Community School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.4).
- •Bold Park Community School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 123.
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 13%).
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 Bold Park Community School better than Chrysalis Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Chrysalis Montessori School ranks higher (81.3 vs 75.3 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 Bold Park Community School and Chrysalis Montessori School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Wembley and Glendalough in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bold Park Community School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chrysalis Montessori School has 14.4.
How do Bold Park Community School and Chrysalis Montessori School rank in WA?
Bold Park Community School is 16th of 172 and Chrysalis Montessori School is 4th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.