Dunsborough Christian College vs Rockingham Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 163 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsborough Christian College
Dunsborough · Independent combined · PP-8
48 students · ICSEA 1028
Rockingham Montessori School
Rockingham · Independent combined · PP-12
272 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Dunsborough Christian College Dunsborough WA | Rockingham Montessori School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #94 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #782 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-8 | PP-12 |
| Students | 48 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 28 | 139 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 1 | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dunsborough 6281 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Busselton | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dcc.wa.edu.au/ | www.rms.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dunsborough Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 44.3).
- •Rockingham Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dunsborough Christian College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 10.5).
- •Rockingham Montessori School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 48.
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 Dunsborough Christian College better than Rockingham Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Dunsborough Christian College ranks higher (51.1 vs 44.3 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 Dunsborough Christian College and Rockingham Montessori School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Dunsborough and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dunsborough Christian College has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Montessori School has 10.5.
How do Dunsborough Christian College and Rockingham Montessori School rank in WA?
Dunsborough Christian College is unranked and Rockingham Montessori School is 94th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.