Northside Montessori School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 593 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Northside Montessori School Pymble NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 314 | #131 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 1,259 | #492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 85 | 119 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 40% |
| 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 | www.shpdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 75.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 16.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 159.
- •Northside Montessori School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -19%).
- •Northside Montessori School is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northside Montessori School ranks higher (79.2 vs 75.6 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 593 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.2.
How do Northside Montessori School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Northside Montessori School is 49th of 314 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 131st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.