Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle vs Inner Sydney Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 717 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle
Balmain · Catholic primary · K-6
349 students · ICSEA 1170
Inner Sydney Montessori School
Balmain · Independent primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle Balmain NSW | Inner Sydney Montessori School Balmain NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 1,619 | #21 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #123 of 4,908 | #83 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 349 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 164 | 40 / 55 |
| 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 | +3% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Balmain 2041 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fjtbalmain.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.isms.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 81.5).
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 17.3).
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is the larger school with 349 students compared with 95.
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has grown faster over five years (3% vs -42%).
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is a catholic school while Inner Sydney Montessori School 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 Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle better than Inner Sydney Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Inner Sydney Montessori School ranks higher (83.0 vs 81.5 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 Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle and Inner Sydney Montessori School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Balmain and Balmain in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inner Sydney Montessori School has 6.4.
How do Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle and Inner Sydney Montessori School rank in NSW?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is 28th of 1,619 and Inner Sydney Montessori School is 21st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.