Northside Montessori School vs Pymble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 487 m 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 Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
519 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Northside Montessori School Pymble NSW | Pymble Public School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 314 | #210 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 1,259 | #750 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 85 | 262 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northsidemontessori.nsw.edu.au | pymble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 72.9).
- •Pymble Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 19.0).
- •Pymble Public School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 159.
- •Northside Montessori School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -16%).
- •Northside Montessori School is a independent school while Pymble Public School is a government 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 Northside Montessori School better than Pymble Public School?
On the Success Index, Northside Montessori School ranks higher (79.2 vs 72.9 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 Public School?
About 487 m 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 Public School has 19.0.
How do Northside Montessori School and Pymble Public School rank in NSW?
Northside Montessori School is 49th of 314 and Pymble Public School is 210th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.