Cameragal Montessori School vs Inner Sydney Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cameragal Montessori School
North Sydney · Independent primary · K-6
40 students · ICSEA 1179
Inner Sydney Montessori School
Balmain · Independent primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Cameragal Montessori School North Sydney NSW | Inner Sydney Montessori School Balmain NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #21 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #83 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 40 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 22 | 40 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1179 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | Balmain 2041 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cameragal.nsw.edu.au/ | www.isms.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.7 vs 83.0).
- •Cameragal Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1179 vs 1178), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 40.
- •Cameragal Montessori School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -42%).
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 Cameragal Montessori School better than Inner Sydney Montessori 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 Cameragal Montessori School and Inner Sydney Montessori School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between North Sydney and Balmain in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cameragal Montessori School has 6.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inner Sydney Montessori School has 6.4.
How do Cameragal Montessori School and Inner Sydney Montessori School rank in NSW?
Cameragal Montessori School is unranked and Inner Sydney Montessori School is 21st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.