SA · Independent Primary
Southern Montessori School
O'Sullivan Beach 5166 · R-9
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.
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 Context
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.
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.
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.
View full O'Sullivan Beach suburb profile →Schools near Southern Montessori School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southern Montessori School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · O'Sullivan Beach | 0.1 km | 926 | 169 lower | 84 |
| St John The Apostle Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Christies Beach | 0.5 km | 1021 | 74 lower | 334 |
| Christies Beach Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christies Beach | 1.4 km | 889 | 206 lower | 194 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - Wardli Youth CentreCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Christie Downs Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 1.6 km | 925 | 170 lower | 205 |
| FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.7 km | 952 | 143 lower | 137 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusGovernment Combined · Christies Beach | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusCatholic Secondary · Christie Downs | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Christie Downs | 2.1 km | 949 | 146 lower | 71 |
| Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusGovernment Combined · Salisbury North | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
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.