Amity College vs Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 641 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amity College
Prestons · Independent combined · K-12
2,588 students · ICSEA 1096
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
Byron Bay · Independent combined · K-12
382 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Amity College Prestons NSW | Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Byron Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 314 | #104 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #314 of 1,259 | #310 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 2,588 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 1,423 / 1,165 | 210 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 233 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 230 | 31 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 200.4 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.7 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Prestons 2170 | Byron Bay 2481 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Byron |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.amity.nsw.edu.au/homepage | www.capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.5 vs 67.6).
- •Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amity College is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 382.
- •Amity College has grown faster over five years (26% 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 Amity College better than Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amity College and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School?
About 641 km in a straight line, between Prestons and Byron Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amity College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School has 12.6.
How do Amity College and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School rank in NSW?
Amity College is 105th of 314 and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.