Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre vs Rockingham Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre
Rockingham · Government special · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 993
Rockingham Montessori School
Rockingham · Independent combined · PP-12
272 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre Rockingham WA | Rockingham Montessori School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #94 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | – | #782 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 67 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 47 | 139 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rockingham 6168 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6060 | www.rms.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rockingham Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 10.5).
- •Rockingham Montessori School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 67.
- •Rockingham Montessori School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 8%).
- •Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre is a government school while Rockingham 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 Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre better than Rockingham Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre and Rockingham Montessori School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rockingham and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Montessori School has 10.5.
How do Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre and Rockingham Montessori School rank in WA?
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre is unranked and Rockingham Montessori School is 94th of 172 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.