North Fremantle Primary School vs The Beehive Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Fremantle Primary School
North Fremantle · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 1112
The Beehive Montessori School
Mosman Park · Independent combined · PP-9
152 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | North Fremantle Primary School North Fremantle WA | The Beehive Montessori School Mosman Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 583 | #6 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #529 of 4,908 | #106 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-9 |
| Students | 157 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 86 | 78 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Fremantle 6159 | Mosman Park 6012 |
| Council area | Fremantle | Mosman Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5178 | www.beehive.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Beehive Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 75.1).
- •The Beehive Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Beehive Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.3).
- •North Fremantle Primary School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 152.
- •North Fremantle Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -15%).
- •North Fremantle Primary School is a government 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 North Fremantle Primary School better than The Beehive Montessori School?
On the Success Index, The Beehive Montessori School ranks higher (80.3 vs 75.1 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 North Fremantle Primary School and The Beehive Montessori School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Fremantle and Mosman Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Fremantle Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Beehive Montessori School has 9.4.
How do North Fremantle Primary School and The Beehive Montessori School rank in WA?
North Fremantle Primary School is 31st of 583 and The Beehive Montessori School is 6th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.