Small independent primary school (95 students, K–6) in Balmain, NSW, with strong international and Montessori focus.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B+ overall.
Inner Sydney Montessori School is also known as ISMS and ISMS Balmain.
Inner Sydney Montessori School has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 74/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1178, well above the national average of 1,000.
Inner Sydney Montessori School has about 95 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 14 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 504, Writing 478, Numeracy 491, Spelling 501, Grammar 505. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Inner Sydney Montessori School is a very small independent primary school with approximately 95 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Inner Sydney Montessori School has approximate annual tuition fees of $19,836. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 52/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Inner Sydney Montessori School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 61% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Inner Sydney Montessori School is located in Balmain, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1178 (98th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.