Farmhouse Montessori School, Independent school, North Balgowlah NSW

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Farmhouse Montessori School

North Balgowlah, NSW 2093

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary

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2 campuses

North BalgowlahNorth Balgowlah, NSW 2093Viewing North HeadManly, NSW 2095

Years: K–6; Primary
Students: 37; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: Not published; Check with the school
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A nurturing environment fostering confidence and essential life skills for young children.

Located in North Balgowlah, the preschool encourages independent learning through a tailored Montessori approach. Programs focus on developing confidence, curiosity, and essential life skills, ensuring each child is supported while exploring their individual interests and potential.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School type	Primary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	K–6	Enrolments	37
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed	Teacher–student ratio	1:5.3
Gender	Co-Ed	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary
Year levels	K–6
Early learning	Yes · campus unconfirmed
Gender	Co-Ed
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	37
Teacher–student ratio	1:5.3
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Farmhouse Montessori School · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

The Farmhouse Montessori School

BALGOWLAH · NSW · SE-00009248

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Exceeding NQS

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Exceeding NQS
QA3Physical environment: Exceeding NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements: Meeting NQS
QA5Relationships with children: Exceeding NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities: Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Meeting NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 5 December 2025

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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

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Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 14(37.8%)
Girls: 23(62.2%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 20%
English only: 80%
Not stated: 0%

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Farmhouse Montessori School

9 Bardoo Ave, North Balgowlah NSW 2093

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Two distinct Northern Beaches campuses
The school operates a preschool in North Balgowlah and a primary campus in North Head Sanctuary, Manly.
Nature-based learning on campus
Children learn beside bushland, with outdoor educators, chickens, herbs and regular use of the national park.
Montessori primary with NSW curriculum
The primary school teaches the NSW curriculum through Montessori method across ages 2 to 12, including a registered Kindergarten year.

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