Montessori East vs Northcross Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori East
Bondi · Independent primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 1188
Northcross Christian School
Ryde · Independent primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1194
| Measure | Montessori East Bondi NSW | Northcross Christian School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 1,619 | #9 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #48 of 4,908 | #43 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 80 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 32 | 187 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1188 | 1194 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi 2026 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Waverley | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montessori.nsw.edu.au | www.northcross.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.1 vs 84.5).
- •Northcross Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1188), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori East has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.1).
- •Northcross Christian School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 80.
- •Northcross Christian School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -15%).
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 Montessori East better than Northcross Christian School?
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 Montessori East and Northcross Christian School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bondi and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montessori East has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northcross Christian School has 15.1.
How do Montessori East and Northcross Christian School rank in NSW?
Montessori East is 12th of 1,619 and Northcross Christian School is 9th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.