Blue Mountains Steiner School vs Springwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.7 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
Springwood High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Blue Mountains Steiner School Hazelbrook NSW | Springwood High School Springwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #240 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #627 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 69 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 32 | 274 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hazelbrook 2779 | Springwood 2777 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bluemountainssteiner.nsw.edu.au | springwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 55.0).
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Springwood High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 69.
- •Blue Mountains Steiner School is a independent school while Springwood High 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 Springwood High School?
On the Success Index, Blue Mountains Steiner School ranks higher (68.4 vs 55.0 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 Blue Mountains Steiner School and Springwood High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Hazelbrook and Springwood 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 Springwood High School has 11.3.
How do Blue Mountains Steiner School and Springwood High School rank in NSW?
Blue Mountains Steiner School is unranked and Springwood High School is 240th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.