Baulkham Hills North Public School vs Hills Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baulkham Hills North Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
876 students · ICSEA 1130
Hills Montessori School
West Pennant Hills · Independent primary · K
16 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Baulkham Hills North Public School Baulkham Hills NSW | Hills Montessori School West Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #871 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K |
| Students | 876 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 448 | 5 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | West Pennant Hills 2125 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baulkhamn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hillsmontessori.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hills Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (95.0 vs 71.5).
- •Hills Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 16.
- •Baulkham Hills North Public School is a government school while Hills 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 Baulkham Hills North Public School better than Hills Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Hills Montessori School ranks higher (95.0 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 Baulkham Hills North Public School and Hills Montessori School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and West Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Baulkham Hills North Public School and Hills Montessori School rank in NSW?
Baulkham Hills North Public School is 261st of 1,619 and Hills Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.