Northside Montessori School in Pymble is an independent co-ed school grounded in Montessori philosophy and the International Baccalaureate.
NAPLAN averaging +31 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Northside Montessori School in Pymble is an independent co-ed school grounded in Montessori philosophy and the International Baccalaureate. The school emphasises inquiry-led learning and self-directed discovery across a tight-knit community. It offers the IB Careers-related Program alongside traditional pathways, suiting families drawn to progressive education and schools that foster independence and critical thinking. Best suited to parents valuing personalised learning and community connection over conventional classroom structures.
Northside Montessori School has an overall SchoolRank score of 66.1/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 68/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1147, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Northside Montessori School, Year 5 students averaged 511 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 559, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 622, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Northside Montessori School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 159 students. It offers education for years K-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Northside Montessori School has approximate annual tuition fees of $14,796. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 45/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Northside Montessori School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Northside Montessori School is located in Pymble, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1147 (95th 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.