Montessori Noosa vs Noosa Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 290 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Noosa
Sunshine Beach · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1057
Noosa Flexible School
Sunshine Beach · Catholic special · 7-12
102 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Montessori Noosa Sunshine Beach QLD | Noosa Flexible School Sunshine Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 58 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 23 | 56 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Sunshine Beach 4567 | Sunshine Beach 4567 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | montessori.org.au/schools-centres/montessori-noosa | www.youthplus.edu.au/noosa-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Montessori Noosa has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.6).
- •Noosa Flexible School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 58.
- •Montessori Noosa has grown faster over five years (18% vs 13%).
- •Montessori Noosa is a independent school while Noosa Flexible 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 Montessori Noosa better than Noosa Flexible School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Montessori Noosa and Noosa Flexible School?
About 290 m in a straight line, between Sunshine Beach and Sunshine Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montessori Noosa has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosa Flexible School has 8.8.
How do Montessori Noosa and Noosa Flexible School rank in QLD?
Montessori Noosa is unranked and Noosa Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.