Southern Montessori School

Southern Montessori School is an independent primary school in O'Sullivan Beach, SA offering R-9. With an ICSEA score of 1095, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 16% of students have a language background other than English.

O'Sullivan Beach SA 5166. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1095
83rd percentile
Enrolments
230
R-9
Students per teacher
8:1
28 teaching staff
Language background other than English
16%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Southern Montessori School compares

By ICSEA, Southern Montessori School ranks 65th of the 436 primary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is O'Sullivan Beach Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Southern Montessori School scores 1095, above average.

ICSEA 1095Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1095
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Southern Montessori School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

Southern Montessori School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About O'Sullivan Beach

Southern Montessori School is located in O'Sullivan Beach, SA, a suburb with a median household income of $1,072/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 1,844.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

O'Sullivan Beach suburb profile

Schools near Southern Montessori School

The 2 nearest schools to Southern Montessori School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Southern Montessori SchoolStudents
St John The Apostle Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Christies Beach0.5 km1021 74 lower334
Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs1.6 km925 170 lower205

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Montessori School a government school?

No, Southern Montessori School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Southern Montessori School offer?

Southern Montessori School offers R-9.

What is Southern Montessori School's ICSEA score?

Southern Montessori School has an ICSEA score of 1095, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Southern Montessori School?

Southern Montessori School has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.

What schools are near Southern Montessori School?

The nearest schools to Southern Montessori School are O'Sullivan Beach Primary School (0.1 km), St John The Apostle Parish School (0.5 km), Christies Beach Primary School (1.4 km).

Where is Southern Montessori School located?

Southern Montessori School is located in O'Sullivan Beach, SA 5166. Visit the school website at http://www.southernmontessori.sa.edu.au.

Southern Montessori School official website