Avalon Public School vs Barrenjoey Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Public School
Avalon Beach · Government primary · K-6
666 students · ICSEA 1094
Barrenjoey Montessori School
Avalon · Independent primary · K-6
50 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Avalon Public School Avalon Beach NSW | Barrenjoey Montessori School Avalon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #627 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1906 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 666 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 352 | 30 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avalon Beach 2107 | Avalon 2107 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | avalon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.barrenjoeymontessori.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 60.2).
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.4).
- •Avalon Public School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 50.
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -29%).
- •Avalon Public School is a government school while Barrenjoey 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 Avalon Public School better than Barrenjoey Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Barrenjoey Montessori School ranks higher (75.1 vs 60.2 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 Avalon Public School and Barrenjoey Montessori School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Avalon Beach and Avalon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avalon Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Barrenjoey Montessori School has 9.8.
How do Avalon Public School and Barrenjoey Montessori School rank in NSW?
Avalon Public School is 627th of 1,619 and Barrenjoey Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.