Lane Cove West Public School vs The Children's House Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Cove West Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1163
The Children's House Montessori
North Ryde · Independent primary · K
8 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Lane Cove West Public School Lane Cove NSW | The Children's House Montessori North Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #782 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K |
| Students | 474 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 242 | 6 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 0.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lane Cove 2066 | North Ryde 2113 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lanecovew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sydneymontessorisociety.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Children's House Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 72.6).
- •Lane Cove West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lane Cove West Public School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 8.
- •Lane Cove West Public School is a government school while The Children's House Montessori 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 Lane Cove West Public School better than The Children's House Montessori?
On the Success Index, The Children's House Montessori ranks higher (82.0 vs 72.6 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 Lane Cove West Public School and The Children's House Montessori?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lane Cove and North Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Lane Cove West Public School and The Children's House Montessori rank in NSW?
Lane Cove West Public School is 221st of 1,619 and The Children's House Montessori is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.