Gordon East Public School vs Northside Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon East Public School
Gordon · Government primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1163
Northside Montessori School
Pymble · Independent combined · K-10
159 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Gordon East Public School Gordon NSW | Northside Montessori School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,619 | #49 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 4,908 | #122 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 195 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 104 | 74 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2072 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gordoneast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.northsidemontessori.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 74.0).
- •Gordon East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.0).
- •Gordon East Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 159.
- •Northside Montessori School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -39%).
- •Gordon East Public School is a government school while Northside 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 Gordon East Public School better than Northside Montessori School?
On the Success Index, Northside Montessori School ranks higher (79.2 vs 74.0 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 Gordon East Public School and Northside Montessori School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gordon and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon East Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northside Montessori School has 9.4.
How do Gordon East Public School and Northside Montessori School rank in NSW?
Gordon East Public School is 171st of 1,619 and Northside Montessori School is 49th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.