Allambie Heights Public School vs Farmhouse Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allambie Heights Public School
Allambie Heights · Government primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1138
Farmhouse Montessori School
North Balgowlah · Independent primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Allambie Heights Public School Allambie Heights NSW | Farmhouse Montessori School North Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #870 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 406 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 219 | 23 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Allambie Heights 2100 | North Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | allambieht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | farmhousemontessori.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Farmhouse Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 71.5).
- •Farmhouse Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Farmhouse Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 18.6).
- •Allambie Heights Public School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 37.
- •Allambie Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -35%).
- •Allambie Heights Public School is a government school while Farmhouse 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 Allambie Heights Public School better than Farmhouse Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Farmhouse Montessori School ranks higher (81.6 vs 71.5 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 Allambie Heights Public School and Farmhouse Montessori School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allambie Heights and North Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allambie Heights Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Farmhouse Montessori School has 5.3.
How do Allambie Heights Public School and Farmhouse Montessori School rank in NSW?
Allambie Heights Public School is 260th of 1,619 and Farmhouse Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.