Byron Community Primary School vs Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 607 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Community Primary School
Byron Bay · Independent primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1094
Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School
Belrose · Independent primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Byron Community Primary School Byron Bay NSW | Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 1,619 | #255 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #952 of 4,908 | #860 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 95 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 41 | 82 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Byron Bay 2481 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Byron | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bcps.org.au | www.kamaroi.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.7 vs 71.6).
- •Byron Community Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Byron Community Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 95.
- •Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -10%).
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 Byron Community Primary School better than Kamaroi 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 Byron Community Primary School and Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School?
About 607 km in a straight line, between Byron Bay and Belrose in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byron Community Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School has 13.1.
How do Byron Community Primary School and Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School rank in NSW?
Byron Community Primary School is 283rd of 1,619 and Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School is 255th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.