Inner Sydney Montessori School vs St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inner Sydney Montessori School
Balmain · Independent primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1178
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
1,044 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Inner Sydney Montessori School Balmain NSW | St Scholastica's College Glebe Point Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 1,619 | #47 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #83 of 4,908 | #129 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 95 | 1,044 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 55 | 1,044 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Inner West | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.isms.nsw.edu.au | www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 76.4).
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inner Sydney Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 14.1).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 95.
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has grown faster over five years (1% vs -42%).
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 Inner Sydney Montessori School better than St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
On the Success Index, Inner Sydney Montessori School ranks higher (83.0 vs 76.4 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 Inner Sydney Montessori School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inner Sydney Montessori School has 6.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has 14.1.
How do Inner Sydney Montessori School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point rank in NSW?
Inner Sydney Montessori School is 21st of 1,619 and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is 47th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.