Small independent primary school in Sunshine Beach, QLD, serving Prep–6 with Montessori approach.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Montessori Noosa has an overall SchoolRank score of 59/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 61/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1057, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (83/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Montessori Noosa has about 58 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 8 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 573, Writing 488, Numeracy 494, Spelling 522, Grammar 489. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Montessori Noosa is a very small independent primary school with approximately 58 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Montessori Noosa has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Montessori Noosa is located in Sunshine Beach, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1057 (71th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.