Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus vs Perth Waldorf School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 219 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus
Margaret River · Independent combined · PP-11
141 students · ICSEA 1094
Perth Waldorf School
Bibra Lake · Independent combined · PP-12
561 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus Margaret River WA | Perth Waldorf School Bibra Lake WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 172 | #37 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 1,259 | #420 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-11 | PP-12 |
| Students | 141 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 84 | 320 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 54.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 52.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Margaret River 6285 | Bibra Lake 6163 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.margmont.wa.edu.au | www.pws.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 62.1).
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Waldorf School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.9).
- •Perth Waldorf School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 141.
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has grown faster over five years (37% vs 17%).
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 Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus better than Perth Waldorf School?
On the Success Index, Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus ranks higher (70.9 vs 62.1 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 Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus and Perth Waldorf School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Margaret River and Bibra Lake in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Waldorf School has 10.3.
How do Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus and Perth Waldorf School rank in WA?
Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus is 23rd of 172 and Perth Waldorf School is 37th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.