Montessori East vs Reddam House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Reddam House
Woollahra · Independent combined
· ICSEA 1203
| Measure | Montessori East Bondi NSW | Reddam House Woollahra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 1,619 | #1 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #48 of 4,908 | #1 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | – |
| Students | 80 | – |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 32 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1188 | 1203 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | – |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | – |
| Language background other than English | 44% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | Bondi 2026 | Woollahra 2025 |
| Council area | Waverley | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montessori.nsw.edu.au | www.reddamhouse.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Reddam House scores higher on the Success Index (93.4 vs 84.1).
- •Reddam House has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1188), indicating a more advantaged community.
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 Reddam House?
On the Success Index, Reddam House ranks higher (93.4 vs 84.1 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 Montessori East and Reddam House?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bondi and Woollahra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Montessori East and Reddam House rank in NSW?
Montessori East is 12th of 1,619 and Reddam House is 1st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.