Small independent Montessori co-ed school (K–11, 147 students) in Gymea, NSW.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Sydney Montessori School is also known as SMS Gymea.
Sydney Montessori School has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 56/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1118, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (70/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Sydney Montessori School has about 147 students across 12 year levels, so roughly 12 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 514, Writing 498, Numeracy 507, Spelling 500, Grammar 501. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Sydney Montessori School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 147 students. It offers education for years K-11. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Sydney Montessori School has approximate annual tuition fees of $22,065. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 33/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Sydney Montessori School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
Sydney Montessori School is located in Gymea, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1118 (89th 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.