Lindfield Learning Village vs Lindfield Montessori Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindfield Learning Village
Lindfield · Government combined · K-12
803 students · ICSEA 1152
Lindfield Montessori Preschool
West Lindfield · Independent primary · K
3 students
| Measure | Lindfield Learning Village Lindfield NSW | Lindfield Montessori Preschool West Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K |
| Students | 803 | 3 |
| Girls / boys | 389 / 414 | 1 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +120% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 1.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 0.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | West Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lindfieldlearningvillage.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.lindfieldmontessori.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindfield Learning Village is the larger school with 803 students compared with 3.
- •Lindfield Learning Village is a government school while Lindfield Montessori Preschool 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 Lindfield Learning Village better than Lindfield Montessori Preschool?
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 Lindfield Learning Village and Lindfield Montessori Preschool?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lindfield and West Lindfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Lindfield Learning Village and Lindfield Montessori Preschool rank in NSW?
Lindfield Learning Village is 61st of 314 and Lindfield Montessori Preschool is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.