Montessori Noosa vs St Teresa's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.8 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
St Teresa's Catholic College
Noosaville · Catholic high school · 7-12
801 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Montessori Noosa Sunshine Beach QLD | St Teresa's Catholic College Noosaville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #46 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #432 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 58 | 801 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 23 | 428 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 55.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 2% |
| 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 | www.stteresa.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.6 vs 63.5).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori Noosa has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College is the larger school with 801 students compared with 58.
- •Montessori Noosa has grown faster over five years (18% vs -1%).
- •Montessori Noosa is a independent school while St Teresa's Catholic College 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 St Teresa's Catholic College?
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 St Teresa's Catholic College?
About 6.8 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 St Teresa's Catholic College has 14.5.
How do Montessori Noosa and St Teresa's Catholic College rank in QLD?
Montessori Noosa is unranked and St Teresa's Catholic College is 46th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.