Perth Montessori School vs Victoria Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 841 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
Victoria Park Primary School
Victoria Park · Government primary · K-6
510 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Perth Montessori School Burswood WA | Victoria Park Primary School Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 172 | #103 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #231 of 1,259 | #1181 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 92 | 510 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 53 | 247 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 70% |
| 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.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5444 |
The verdict
- •Perth Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 68.3).
- •Victoria Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Perth Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 16.5).
- •Victoria Park Primary School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 92.
- •Perth Montessori School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
- •Perth Montessori School is a independent school while Victoria Park Primary School is a government 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 Victoria Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Perth Montessori School ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.3 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 Victoria Park Primary School?
About 841 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 Victoria Park Primary School has 16.5.
How do Perth Montessori School and Victoria Park Primary School rank in WA?
Perth Montessori School is 21st of 172 and Victoria Park Primary School is 103rd of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.