The Central Coast Montessori Primary School vs Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Central Coast Montessori Primary School
Bateau Bay · Independent primary · K-6
66 students · ICSEA 1100
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus
Tumbi Umbi · Government high school · 7-10
802 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | The Central Coast Montessori Primary School Bateau Bay NSW | Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus Tumbi Umbi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #386 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1077 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 66 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 30 | 365 / 437 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 61.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bateau Bay 2261 | Tumbi Umbi 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ccsc.nsw.edu.au/ | tumbiumbi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 34.5).
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.1).
- •Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus is the larger school with 802 students compared with 66.
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has grown faster over five years (65% vs -31%).
- •The Central Coast Montessori Primary School is a independent school while Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus 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 The Central Coast Montessori Primary School better than Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus?
On the Success Index, The Central Coast Montessori Primary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 34.5 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 The Central Coast Montessori Primary School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bateau Bay and Tumbi Umbi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The Central Coast Montessori Primary School has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus has 13.1.
How do The Central Coast Montessori Primary School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus rank in NSW?
The Central Coast Montessori Primary School is unranked and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus is 386th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.