Peter Moyes Anglican Community School vs Treetops Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
Mindarie · Independent combined · PP-12
1,441 students · ICSEA 1084
Treetops Montessori School
Darlington · Independent combined · PP-12
153 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Peter Moyes Anglican Community School Mindarie WA | Treetops Montessori School Darlington WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 172 | #30 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #486 of 1,259 | #332 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,441 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 719 / 722 | 72 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.1 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mindarie 6030 | Darlington 6070 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Mundaring |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au | www.treetops.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Treetops Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 58.4).
- •Peter Moyes Anglican Community School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Treetops Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.1).
- •Peter Moyes Anglican Community School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 153.
- •Treetops Montessori School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 15%).
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 Peter Moyes Anglican Community School better than Treetops Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Treetops Montessori School ranks higher (66.7 vs 58.4 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 Peter Moyes Anglican Community School and Treetops Montessori School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Mindarie and Darlington in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Treetops Montessori School has 9.8.
How do Peter Moyes Anglican Community School and Treetops Montessori School rank in WA?
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School is 46th of 172 and Treetops Montessori School is 30th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.