Coogee Boys' Preparatory School vs Farmhouse Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School
Randwick · Independent primary · K-6
102 students · ICSEA 1165
Farmhouse Montessori School
North Balgowlah · Independent primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Coogee Boys' Preparatory School Randwick NSW | Farmhouse Montessori School North Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #40 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 102 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 102 | 23 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | North Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Randwick | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coogeeprep.nsw.edu.au | farmhousemontessori.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 81.6).
- •Farmhouse Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 9.8).
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 37.
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -35%).
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 Coogee Boys' Preparatory School better than Farmhouse Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Coogee Boys' Preparatory School ranks higher (84.6 vs 81.6 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 Coogee Boys' Preparatory School and Farmhouse Montessori School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Randwick and North Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Farmhouse Montessori School has 5.3.
How do Coogee Boys' Preparatory School and Farmhouse Montessori School rank in NSW?
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School is 8th of 1,619 and Farmhouse Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.