Bondi Beach Public School vs Montessori East
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bondi Beach Public School
Bondi Beach · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1120
Montessori East
Bondi · Independent primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Bondi Beach Public School Bondi Beach NSW | Montessori East Bondi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #525 of 1,619 | #12 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1598 of 4,908 | #48 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 348 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 167 | 48 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Bondi 2026 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondibeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.montessori.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montessori East scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 63.5).
- •Montessori East has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori East has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 18.3).
- •Bondi Beach Public School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 80.
- •Montessori East has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -41%).
- •Bondi Beach 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 Bondi Beach Public School better than Montessori East?
On the Success Index, Montessori East ranks higher (84.1 vs 63.5 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 Bondi Beach Public School and Montessori East?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Bondi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bondi Beach Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montessori East has 7.5.
How do Bondi Beach Public School and Montessori East rank in NSW?
Bondi Beach Public School is 525th of 1,619 and Montessori East is 12th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.