Elonera Montessori School vs Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 329 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elonera Montessori School
Mount Ousley · Independent combined · K-12
187 students · ICSEA 1108
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Fairy Meadow · Government high school · 7-12
1,169 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Elonera Montessori School Mount Ousley NSW | Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts Fairy Meadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 314 | #124 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #289 of 1,259 | #312 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 187 | 1,169 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 101 | 796 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | 252 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 175 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 84.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mount Ousley 2519 | Fairy Meadow 2519 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eloneramontessori.com.au | wollongong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.8 vs 68.8).
- •Elonera Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elonera Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.9).
- •Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 187.
- •Elonera Montessori School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -3%).
- •Elonera Montessori School is a independent school while Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a government 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 Elonera Montessori School better than Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?
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 Elonera Montessori School and Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Mount Ousley and Fairy Meadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elonera Montessori School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts has 13.9.
How do Elonera Montessori School and Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts rank in NSW?
Elonera Montessori School is 98th of 314 and Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is 124th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.