Blue Mountains Steiner School vs Faulconbridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountains Steiner School
Hazelbrook · Independent primary · K-6
69 students · ICSEA 1073
Faulconbridge Public School
Faulconbridge · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Blue Mountains Steiner School Hazelbrook NSW | Faulconbridge Public School Faulconbridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #542 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 69 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 32 | 172 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hazelbrook 2779 | Faulconbridge 2776 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bluemountainssteiner.nsw.edu.au | faulconbri-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 62.9).
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.4).
- •Faulconbridge Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 69.
- •Faulconbridge Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -12%).
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School is a independent school while Faulconbridge Public School is a government 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 Blue Mountains Steiner School better than Faulconbridge Public School?
On the Success Index, Blue Mountains Steiner School ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.9 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 Blue Mountains Steiner School and Faulconbridge Public School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Hazelbrook and Faulconbridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Mountains Steiner School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faulconbridge Public School has 17.4.
How do Blue Mountains Steiner School and Faulconbridge Public School rank in NSW?
Blue Mountains Steiner School is unranked and Faulconbridge Public School is 542nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.