Chrysalis Montessori School vs Mount Hawthorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chrysalis Montessori School
Glendalough · Independent primary · PP-6
123 students · ICSEA 1168
Mount Hawthorn Primary School
Mount Hawthorn · Government primary · K-6
936 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Chrysalis Montessori School Glendalough WA | Mount Hawthorn Primary School Mount Hawthorn WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 583 | #80 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #134 of 4,908 | #940 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 936 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 54 | 443 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 49.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glendalough 6016 | Mount Hawthorn 6016 |
| Council area | Stirling | Vincent |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chrysalis.wa.edu.au/ | mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chrysalis Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 70.9).
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Mount Hawthorn Primary School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 123.
- •Chrysalis Montessori School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 4%).
- •Chrysalis Montessori School is a independent school while Mount Hawthorn 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 Chrysalis Montessori School better than Mount Hawthorn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chrysalis Montessori School ranks higher (81.3 vs 70.9 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 Chrysalis Montessori School and Mount Hawthorn Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glendalough and Mount Hawthorn in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chrysalis Montessori School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Hawthorn Primary School has 18.0.
How do Chrysalis Montessori School and Mount Hawthorn Primary School rank in WA?
Chrysalis Montessori School is 4th of 583 and Mount Hawthorn Primary School is 80th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.