Barrenjoey Montessori School vs Hurstville Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 43 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
Hurstville Adventist School
Hurstville · Independent primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Barrenjoey Montessori School Avalon NSW | Hurstville Adventist School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #187 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 50 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 20 | 79 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Avalon 2107 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barrenjoeymontessori.com.au/ | www.hurstville.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 73.6).
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 17.5).
- •Hurstville Adventist School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 50.
- •Hurstville Adventist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Hurstville Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Barrenjoey Montessori School ranks higher (75.1 vs 73.6 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 Hurstville Adventist School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Avalon and Hurstville 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 Hurstville Adventist School has 17.5.
How do Barrenjoey Montessori School and Hurstville Adventist School rank in NSW?
Barrenjoey Montessori School is unranked and Hurstville Adventist School is 187th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.