Iona Presentation College vs The Beehive Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iona Presentation College
Mosman Park · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,265 students · ICSEA 1141
The Beehive Montessori School
Mosman Park · Independent combined · PP-9
152 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Iona Presentation College Mosman Park WA | The Beehive Montessori School Mosman Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 172 | #6 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #153 of 1,259 | #106 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-9 |
| Students | 1,265 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 1,257 / 8 | 78 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 154 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.5 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mosman Park 6012 | Mosman Park 6012 |
| Council area | Mosman Park | Mosman Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iona.wa.edu.au | www.beehive.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Beehive Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 77.0).
- •The Beehive Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Beehive Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.5).
- •Iona Presentation College is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 152.
- •Iona Presentation College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -15%).
- •Iona Presentation College is a catholic school while The Beehive Montessori School is an independent 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 Iona Presentation College better than The Beehive Montessori School?
On the Success Index, The Beehive Montessori School ranks higher (80.3 vs 77.0 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 Iona Presentation College and The Beehive Montessori School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mosman Park and Mosman Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iona Presentation College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Beehive Montessori School has 9.4.
How do Iona Presentation College and The Beehive Montessori School rank in WA?
Iona Presentation College is 14th of 172 and The Beehive Montessori School is 6th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.