Casa Mia Montessori Community School vs Eden Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casa Mia Montessori Community School
Bassendean · Independent primary · PP-6
53 students · ICSEA 1094
Eden Hill Primary School
Eden Hill · Government primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Casa Mia Montessori Community School Bassendean WA | Eden Hill Primary School Eden Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #313 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2833 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 53 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 20 | 195 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bassendean 6054 | Eden Hill 6054 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Bassendean |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.casamiamontessori.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5159 |
The verdict
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 48.1).
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 14.9).
- •Eden Hill Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 53.
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has grown faster over five years (89% vs -18%).
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School is a independent school while Eden Hill Primary 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 Casa Mia Montessori Community School better than Eden Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Casa Mia Montessori Community School ranks higher (72.5 vs 48.1 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 Casa Mia Montessori Community School and Eden Hill Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bassendean and Eden Hill in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casa Mia Montessori Community School has 5.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eden Hill Primary School has 14.9.
How do Casa Mia Montessori Community School and Eden Hill Primary School rank in WA?
Casa Mia Montessori Community School is unranked and Eden Hill Primary School is 313th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.