St John Fisher Catholic Primary School vs The Central Coast Montessori Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Tumbi Umbi · Catholic primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 1056
The Central Coast Montessori Primary School
Bateau Bay · Independent primary · K-6
66 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tumbi Umbi NSW | The Central Coast Montessori Primary School Bateau Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1618 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 370 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 168 | 36 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Tumbi Umbi 2261 | Bateau Bay 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjfdbb.catholic.edu.au | ccsc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 63.3).
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 17.1).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 66.
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has grown faster over five years (65% vs 7%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Central Coast Montessori Primary School is an independent 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School better than The Central Coast Montessori Primary School?
On the Success Index, The Central Coast Montessori Primary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 63.3 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 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and The Central Coast Montessori Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tumbi Umbi and Bateau Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has 8.7.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and The Central Coast Montessori Primary School rank in NSW?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 531st of 1,619 and The Central Coast Montessori Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.