Lathlain Primary School vs Perth Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lathlain Primary School
Lathlain · Government primary · K-6
673 students · ICSEA 1088
Perth Montessori School
Burswood · Independent combined · PP-12
92 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Lathlain Primary School Lathlain WA | Perth Montessori School Burswood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 583 | #21 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1212 of 4,908 | #231 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 673 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 325 | 39 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lathlain 6100 | Burswood 6100 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lathlainps.wa.edu.au | perthmontessori.com/ |
The verdict
- •Perth Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 67.9).
- •Perth Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 17.6).
- •Lathlain Primary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 92.
- •Lathlain Primary School is a government school while Perth 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 Lathlain Primary School better than Perth Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Perth Montessori School ranks higher (71.7 vs 67.9 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 Lathlain Primary School and Perth Montessori School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lathlain and Burswood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lathlain Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Montessori School has 7.2.
How do Lathlain Primary School and Perth Montessori School rank in WA?
Lathlain Primary School is 106th of 583 and Perth Montessori School is 21st of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.