Northside Montessori School vs Warrawee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Warrawee Public School
Turramurra · Government primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Northside Montessori School Pymble NSW | Warrawee Public School Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 314 | #99 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 1,259 | #377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 85 | 291 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 36.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northsidemontessori.nsw.edu.au | warrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 77.4).
- •Warrawee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.2).
- •Warrawee Public School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 159.
- •Northside Montessori School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -13%).
- •Northside Montessori School is a independent school while Warrawee 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Gordon
Frequently asked questions
Is Northside Montessori School better than Warrawee Public School?
On the Success Index, Northside Montessori School ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.4 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 Warrawee Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pymble and Turramurra 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 Warrawee Public School has 17.2.
How do Northside Montessori School and Warrawee Public School rank in NSW?
Northside Montessori School is 49th of 314 and Warrawee Public School is 99th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.