Perth Montessori School vs St Augustine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 972 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Perth Montessori School
Burswood · Independent combined · PP-12
92 students · ICSEA 1115
St Augustine's Primary School
Rivervale · Catholic primary · PP-6
181 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Perth Montessori School Burswood WA | St Augustine's Primary School Rivervale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 172 | #29 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #231 of 1,259 | #520 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 92 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 53 | 86 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burswood 6100 | Rivervale 6103 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | perthmontessori.com/ | www.staugustines.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 71.7).
- •Perth Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 15.6).
- •St Augustine's Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 92.
- •Perth Montessori School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
- •Perth Montessori School is a independent school while St Augustine's 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 Perth Montessori School better than St Augustine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 71.7 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 Perth Montessori School and St Augustine's Primary School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Burswood and Rivervale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Perth Montessori School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's Primary School has 15.6.
How do Perth Montessori School and St Augustine's Primary School rank in WA?
Perth Montessori School is 21st of 172 and St Augustine's Primary School is 29th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.