Galilee Catholic Primary School vs Montessori East
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Catholic Primary School
Bondi Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1160
Montessori East
Bondi · Independent primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW | Montessori East Bondi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 1,619 | #12 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #45 of 4,908 | #48 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 88 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 48 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Bondi 2026 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galileebondi.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.montessori.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.3 vs 84.1).
- •Montessori East has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori East has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 8.9).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 80.
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Galilee Catholic Primary School better than Montessori East?
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 Galilee Catholic Primary School and Montessori East?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Bondi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galilee Catholic Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montessori East has 7.5.
How do Galilee Catholic Primary School and Montessori East rank in NSW?
Galilee Catholic Primary School is 11th of 1,619 and Montessori East is 12th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.