Bega High School vs Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 818 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bega High School
Bega · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 973
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education
Bega · Independent primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Bega High School Bega NSW | Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 539 | #519 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,472 | #1571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 706 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 358 | 95 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bega-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mumbullaschool.com.au |
The verdict
- •Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 49.0).
- •Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bega High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Bega High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 176.
- •Bega High School is a government school while Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bega High School better than Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education?
On the Success Index, Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education ranks higher (63.8 vs 49.0 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 Bega High School and Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Bega and Bega in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bega High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education has 13.5.
How do Bega High School and Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education rank in NSW?
Bega High School is 283rd of 539 and Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 519th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.