Bellevue Hill Public School vs Montessori East
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 775 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Hill Public School
Bellevue Hill · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 1156
Montessori East
Bondi · Independent primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Bellevue Hill Public School Bellevue Hill NSW | Montessori East Bondi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,619 | #12 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #106 of 4,908 | #48 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 573 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 292 | 48 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Hill 2023 | Bondi 2026 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellevuehi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.montessori.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montessori East scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 82.2).
- •Montessori East has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori East has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.3).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 80.
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School is a government school while Montessori East 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 Bellevue Hill Public School better than Montessori East?
On the Success Index, Montessori East ranks higher (84.1 vs 82.2 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 Bellevue Hill Public School and Montessori East?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Bellevue Hill and Bondi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellevue Hill Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montessori East has 7.5.
How do Bellevue Hill Public School and Montessori East rank in NSW?
Bellevue Hill Public School is 24th of 1,619 and Montessori East is 12th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.