Barrenjoey Montessori School vs Bilgola Plateau Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barrenjoey Montessori School
Avalon · Independent primary · K-6
50 students · ICSEA 1115
Bilgola Plateau Public School
Bilgola Plateau · Government primary · K-6
344 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Barrenjoey Montessori School Avalon NSW | Bilgola Plateau Public School Bilgola Plateau NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #390 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 50 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 20 | 177 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avalon 2107 | Bilgola Plateau 2107 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barrenjoeymontessori.com.au/ | bilgolapla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 67.8).
- •Bilgola Plateau Public School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.1).
- •Bilgola Plateau Public School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 50.
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -36%).
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School is a independent school while Bilgola Plateau Public 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 Barrenjoey Montessori School better than Bilgola Plateau Public School?
On the Success Index, Barrenjoey Montessori School ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.8 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 Barrenjoey Montessori School and Bilgola Plateau Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Avalon and Bilgola Plateau in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barrenjoey Montessori School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bilgola Plateau Public School has 18.1.
How do Barrenjoey Montessori School and Bilgola Plateau Public School rank in NSW?
Barrenjoey Montessori School is unranked and Bilgola Plateau Public School is 390th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.