Perth Montessori School vs Ursula Frayne Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 826 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
Ursula Frayne Catholic College
Victoria Park · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,442 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Perth Montessori School Burswood WA | Ursula Frayne Catholic College Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 172 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #231 of 1,259 | #357 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 92 | 1,442 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 53 | 726 / 716 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 93.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 65.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burswood 6100 | Victoria Park 6100 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | perthmontessori.com/ | www.ursulafrayne.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Perth Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 65.4).
- •Perth Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 15.4).
- •Ursula Frayne Catholic College is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 92.
- •Perth Montessori School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
- •Perth Montessori School is a independent school while Ursula Frayne Catholic College 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 Ursula Frayne Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Perth Montessori School ranks higher (71.7 vs 65.4 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 Perth Montessori School and Ursula Frayne Catholic College?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Burswood and Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Perth Montessori School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ursula Frayne Catholic College has 15.4.
How do Perth Montessori School and Ursula Frayne Catholic College rank in WA?
Perth Montessori School is 21st of 172 and Ursula Frayne Catholic College is 33rd of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.