Adass Israel School vs Melbourne Montessori College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adass Israel School
Elsternwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
382 students · ICSEA 932
Melbourne Montessori College
Caulfield South · Independent combined · Prep-12
311 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Adass Israel School Elsternwick VIC | Melbourne Montessori College Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 239 | #40 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1240 of 1,259 | #98 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 382 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 157 | 145 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Elsternwick 3185 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=ac88c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.mms.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Montessori College scores higher on the Success Index (80.6 vs 19.7).
- •Melbourne Montessori College has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.8).
- •Adass Israel School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 311.
- •Melbourne Montessori College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -15%).
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 Adass Israel School better than Melbourne Montessori College?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Montessori College ranks higher (80.6 vs 19.7 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 Adass Israel School and Melbourne Montessori College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elsternwick and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adass Israel School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Montessori College has 11.2.
How do Adass Israel School and Melbourne Montessori College rank in VIC?
Adass Israel School is 238th of 239 and Melbourne Montessori College is 40th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.