International School of Western Australia vs The Beehive Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
International School of Western Australia
City Beach · Independent combined · PP-12
396 students · ICSEA 1180
The Beehive Montessori School
Mosman Park · Independent combined · PP-9
152 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | International School of Western Australia City Beach WA | The Beehive Montessori School Mosman Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 172 | #6 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #8 of 1,259 | #106 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-9 |
| Students | 396 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 207 | 78 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 78% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | City Beach 6015 | Mosman Park 6012 |
| Council area | Stirling | Mosman Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iswa.wa.edu.au | www.beehive.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International School of Western Australia scores higher on the Success Index (89.7 vs 80.3).
- •The Beehive Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1180), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International School of Western Australia has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.4).
- •International School of Western Australia is the larger school with 396 students compared with 152.
- •International School of Western Australia has grown faster over five years (32% vs -15%).
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 International School of Western Australia better than The Beehive Montessori School?
On the Success Index, International School of Western Australia ranks higher (89.7 vs 80.3 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 International School of Western Australia and The Beehive Montessori School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between City Beach and Mosman Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
International School of Western Australia has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Beehive Montessori School has 9.4.
How do International School of Western Australia and The Beehive Montessori School rank in WA?
International School of Western Australia is 2nd of 172 and The Beehive Montessori School is 6th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.