Headland Montessori ELC
Manly NSW 2095
Headland Montessori ELC is an independent primary school in Manly, NSW.
Sector: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Headland Montessori Manly opened in 2012 and delivers Montessori programs and long day care for children aged six weeks to six years. The purpose-built centre sits within Sydney Harbour National Park, surrounded by native bushland and outdoor space, a short drive from Manly ferry. It is registered with Montessori Australia, employs qualified Montessori educators, and is approved for Child Care Subsidy.
Often praised
- Bushland national park setting
- Qualified Montessori educators
- Purpose-built centre
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Montessori School, North Head | Manly | Independent primary | 0.3 km | — | — |
| Manly Village Public School | Manly | Public primary | 1.5 km | 1,151 | 532 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Manly | Catholic primary | 2.0 km | 1,159 | 330 |
| Manly West Public School | Balgowlah | Public primary | 3.3 km | 1,147 | 761 |
| Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolOC | Balgowlah | Public primary | 3.6 km | 1,177 | 651 |
| St Paul's Catholic College Junior Campus | Balgowlah | Catholic primary | 4.0 km | 1,168 | 232 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Freshwater | Catholic primary | 4.0 km | 1,134 | 163 |
| St Kieran's Catholic Primary School | Manly Vale | Catholic primary | 4.2 km | 1,122 | 141 |
About this data
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