Rockingham Montessori School vs Rockingham Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 874 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rockingham Montessori School
Rockingham · Independent combined · PP-12
272 students · ICSEA 1033
Rockingham Senior High School
Rockingham · Government high school · 7-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Rockingham Montessori School Rockingham WA | Rockingham Senior High School Rockingham WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 172 | #126 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #782 of 1,259 | #1336 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 272 | 1,035 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 133 | 460 / 575 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 66.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Rockingham 6168 | Rockingham 6168 |
| Council area | Rockingham | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rms.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4054 |
The verdict
- •Rockingham Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 24.2).
- •Rockingham Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockingham Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.5).
- •Rockingham Senior High School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 272.
- •Rockingham Montessori School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 7%).
- •Rockingham Montessori School is a independent school while Rockingham Senior High 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 Rockingham Montessori School better than Rockingham Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Rockingham Montessori School ranks higher (44.3 vs 24.2 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 Rockingham Montessori School and Rockingham Senior High School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Rockingham and Rockingham in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rockingham Montessori School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockingham Senior High School has 15.5.
How do Rockingham Montessori School and Rockingham Senior High School rank in WA?
Rockingham Montessori School is 94th of 172 and Rockingham Senior High School is 126th of 140 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.