Northside Montessori School vs Pymble Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Montessori School
Pymble · Independent combined · K-10
159 students · ICSEA 1147
Pymble Ladies' College
Pymble · Independent combined · K-12
2,501 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Northside Montessori School Pymble NSW | Pymble Ladies' College Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 314 | #19 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 1,259 | #57 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 159 | 2,501 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 85 | 2,501 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | 291 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 286 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 279.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 193.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northsidemontessori.nsw.edu.au | www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pymble Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (83.6 vs 79.2).
- •Pymble Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pymble Ladies' College is the larger school with 2,501 students compared with 159.
- •Northside Montessori School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 11%).
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 Northside Montessori School better than Pymble Ladies' College?
On the Success Index, Pymble Ladies' College ranks higher (83.6 vs 79.2 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 Northside Montessori School and Pymble Ladies' College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pymble and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northside Montessori School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pymble Ladies' College has 8.9.
How do Northside Montessori School and Pymble Ladies' College rank in NSW?
Northside Montessori School is 49th of 314 and Pymble Ladies' College is 19th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.