Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School vs Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Gelorup · Independent combined · PP-12
663 students · ICSEA 1100
Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus
Margaret River · Independent combined · PP-11
141 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Gelorup WA | Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 172 | #23 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #391 of 1,259 | #245 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-11 |
| Students | 663 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 335 | 57 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.0 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gelorup 6230 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Capel | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bcgs.wa.edu.au/ | www.margmont.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 63.9).
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 141.
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has grown faster over five years (37% vs 6%).
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 Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School better than Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus?
On the Success Index, Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus ranks higher (70.9 vs 63.9 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 Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School and Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Gelorup and Margaret River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has 10.9.
How do Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School and Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus rank in WA?
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is 36th of 172 and Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus is 23rd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.