Montessori Noosa vs Noosaville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.1 km 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
Noosaville State School
Noosaville · Government primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Montessori Noosa Sunshine Beach QLD | Noosaville State School Noosaville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #224 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2011 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 23 | 175 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sunshine Beach 4567 | Noosaville 4566 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | montessori.org.au/schools-centres/montessori-noosa | noosavilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montessori Noosa scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 59.0).
- •Montessori Noosa has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori Noosa has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.3).
- •Noosaville State School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 58.
- •Montessori Noosa has grown faster over five years (18% vs -6%).
- •Montessori Noosa is a independent school while Noosaville State 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montessori Noosa better than Noosaville State School?
On the Success Index, Montessori Noosa ranks higher (63.6 vs 59.0 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 Montessori Noosa and Noosaville State School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Sunshine Beach and Noosaville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montessori Noosa has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosaville State School has 16.3.
How do Montessori Noosa and Noosaville State School rank in QLD?
Montessori Noosa is unranked and Noosaville State School is 224th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.