Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 656 m 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Margaret River · Catholic primary · PP-6
173 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus Margaret River WA | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Margaret River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 172 | #157 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 1,259 | #1611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-11 | PP-6 |
| Students | 141 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 84 | 67 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Margaret River 6285 | Margaret River 6285 |
| Council area | Augusta Margaret River | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.margmont.wa.edu.au | www.stmcps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 63.4).
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 141.
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus has grown faster over five years (37% vs 31%).
- •Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus is a independent school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus ranks higher (70.9 vs 63.4 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Margaret River and Margaret River 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in WA?
Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus is 23rd of 172 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 157th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.