Hills Montessori School vs North Rocks Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hills Montessori School
West Pennant Hills · Independent primary · K
16 students · ICSEA 1141
North Rocks Public School
North Rocks · Government primary · K-6
861 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Hills Montessori School West Pennant Hills NSW | North Rocks Public School North Rocks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 95 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #135 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #530 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K | K-6 |
| Students | 16 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 11 | 395 / 466 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 48.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Pennant Hills 2125 | North Rocks 2151 |
| Council area | The Hills | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillsmontessori.com/ | northrocks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hills Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (95.0 vs 75.1).
- •Hills Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Rocks Public School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 16.
- •Hills Montessori School is a independent school while North Rocks Public School 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 Hills Montessori School better than North Rocks Public School?
On the Success Index, Hills Montessori School ranks higher (95.0 vs 75.1 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 Hills Montessori School and North Rocks Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Pennant Hills and North Rocks in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Hills Montessori School and North Rocks Public School rank in NSW?
Hills Montessori School is unranked and North Rocks Public School is 135th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.