Casa Mia Montessori Community School vs Kerry Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 26 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
Kerry Street Community School
Hamilton Hill · Independent primary · PP-6
62 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Casa Mia Montessori Community School Bassendean WA | Kerry Street Community School Hamilton Hill WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 53 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 20 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bassendean 6054 | Hamilton Hill 6163 |
| Council area | Bassendean | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.casamiamontessori.wa.edu.au/ | www.kerrystreet.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kerry Street Community School scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 72.5).
- •Kerry Street Community School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 7.9).
- •Kerry Street Community School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 53.
- •Casa Mia Montessori Community School has grown faster over five years (89% vs 19%).
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 Kerry Street Community School?
On the Success Index, Kerry Street Community School ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.5 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 Casa Mia Montessori Community School and Kerry Street Community School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Bassendean and Hamilton 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 Kerry Street Community School has 7.9.
How do Casa Mia Montessori Community School and Kerry Street Community School rank in WA?
Casa Mia Montessori Community School is unranked and Kerry Street Community School is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.