Montessori on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Educating the Whole Child
An independent, non-denominational school providing Montessori education for children aged 2 to 12, across two beautiful campuses.
Our programs
One method, from two years old to twelve.
Each stage is a three-year cycle in a mixed-age classroom, so children spend time as the youngest learning from others, and as the eldest helping them.
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Ages 2–3
Infants
North Balgowlah
A gentle first step away from home, in a prepared environment built for the youngest children.
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Ages 3–6
Preschool
North Balgowlah
The classic Montessori three-year cycle, where independence, concentration and a love of learning take root.
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Ages 6–9
Primary
North Head, Manly
The NSW curriculum taught the Montessori way, in mixed-age classrooms on the edge of a national park.
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Ages 9–12
Primary
North Head, Manly
Older children take on real responsibility — leading projects, going out into the world, and helping the younger ones.
Our approach
Educating the whole child
The Farmhouse Montessori School is an independent, non-denominational school on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, providing Montessori education programs for children aged 2–3, 3–6 and 6–12. We aim to provide creative and stimulating intellectual and artistic experiences at each stage of development, cultivating every child’s natural desire to learn.
Our philosophy is to teach respect — for ourselves, for others and for the environment — alongside a lifelong love of learning and genuine independence.
The primary school teaches the NSW curriculum using the Montessori method, and is registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
See it for yourself
Take a tour of Farmhouse Montessori.
Children here aren’t marched through the same page at the same time. The room is set up so they can follow what genuinely interests them, at the pace that suits them — and the best way to understand that is to watch it happen.
Where we are
Two campuses on the Northern Beaches.
Your child will grow and learn surrounded by nature, with endless opportunity to explore a path for learning that they choose.
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Preschool campus
North Balgowlah
Ages 2–6
Our Sydney preschool nurtures children so they can find the confidence and learn the essential skills for life, guided by educators with a deep respect for every child in the classroom.
9 Bardoo Ave, North Balgowlah NSW 2093
(02) 9949 1008 Explore this campus -
Primary school campus
North Head, Manly
Ages 6–12
Set in North Head National Park, our classrooms occupy heritage-listed former artillery buildings — historic architecture, remarkable trees and fauna, and the perfect backdrop for curious minds.
Building 5, Nth Head Sanctuary, 33 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW 2095
(02) 9977 6790 Explore this campus
Our philosophy
Every child is different, and that is the starting point.
Each child arrives with their own personality, traits and attitudes. We take all of it into account when designing an education plan to match their individual needs — focusing not only on the academic side of school life, but on the emotional, social and physical aspects, which matter just as much.
Together those four attributes form ‘the whole child’. Each is independent, but because they overlap we look for ways to link them to curriculum outcomes: public speaking and confidence building, conflict resolution and emotional stability, physical wellness and a positive attitude.
As each child embarks on their educational journey, Farmhouse Montessori understands, observes and educates, so that every child blossoms to their full potential.
The journey forward
Enrolment for 2027
Places are limited across both campuses, for every age group from two to twelve.
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Book a campus tour
The best way to understand Farmhouse is to see it in action. We host regular tours of both the North Balgowlah preschool and the North Head primary campus.
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Initial observation & application
After your tour, you’ll be invited to submit a formal application. We’ll then arrange a time for your child to spend a morning in the classroom.
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Welcome to Farmhouse
Once a place is offered, we’ll walk you and your child through settling in, so the first day feels like coming back, not starting over.
Contact us
Come and see a classroom in action.
Learn about our Montessori school in Sydney, and our Manly and North Balgowlah campuses, by getting in touch with the Farmhouse team.
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Preschool campus
9 Bardoo Ave, North Balgowlah NSW 2093
(02) 9949 1008 -
Primary school campus
Building 5, Nth Head Sanctuary, 33 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW 2095
(02) 9977 6790 -
All enquiries
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