Barrenjoey Montessori School vs Maria Regina Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 407 m 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
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School
Avalon Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Barrenjoey Montessori School Avalon NSW | Maria Regina Catholic Primary School Avalon Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #158 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 50 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 20 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Avalon 2107 | Avalon Beach 2107 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barrenjoeymontessori.com.au/ | www.mradbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.1 vs 74.5).
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •Maria Regina Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 50.
- •Maria Regina Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -12%).
- •Barrenjoey Montessori School is a independent school while Maria Regina Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Maria Regina Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barrenjoey Montessori School and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Avalon and Avalon Beach 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 Maria Regina Catholic Primary School has 14.7.
How do Barrenjoey Montessori School and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Barrenjoey Montessori School is unranked and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School is 158th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.