Montessori East vs Waverley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 910 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori East
Bondi · Independent primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 1188
Waverley College
Waverley · Independent combined · 5-12
1,525 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Montessori East Bondi NSW | Waverley College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 1,619 | #80 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #48 of 4,908 | #229 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 80 | 1,525 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 32 | 0 / 1,525 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 201 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1188 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 124.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bondi 2026 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montessori.nsw.edu.au | www.waverley.nsw.edu.au/public/index.cfm |
The verdict
- •Montessori East scores higher on the Success Index (84.1 vs 72.0).
- •Montessori East has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori East has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 12.3).
- •Waverley College is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 80.
- •Waverley College has grown faster over five years (5% 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 Waverley College?
On the Success Index, Montessori East ranks higher (84.1 vs 72.0 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 Waverley College?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Bondi and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montessori East has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley College has 12.3.
How do Montessori East and Waverley College rank in NSW?
Montessori East is 12th of 1,619 and Waverley College is 80th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.