Al-Faisal College - Liverpool vs Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 640 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool
Austral · Independent combined · K-12
1,573 students · ICSEA 1097
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
Byron Bay · Independent combined · K-12
382 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Al-Faisal College - Liverpool Austral NSW | Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Byron Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 314 | #104 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,259 | #310 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 824 / 749 | 210 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 31 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +94% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Byron Bay 2481 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Byron |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alfaisalcollege.com/ | www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 67.6).
- •Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.5).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 382.
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has grown faster over five years (94% vs 3%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al-Faisal College - Liverpool better than Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Al-Faisal College - Liverpool ranks higher (68.8 vs 67.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School?
About 640 km in a straight line, between Austral and Byron Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School has 12.6.
How do Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School rank in NSW?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is 97th of 314 and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.