Castle Cove Public School vs Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Cove Public School
Castle Cove · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1167
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
Middle Cove · Independent combined · K-12
405 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Castle Cove Public School Castle Cove NSW | Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Middle Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 1,619 | #27 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 4,908 | #71 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 273 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 140 | 189 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 47.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Cove 2069 | Middle Cove 2068 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.glenaeon.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 74.5).
- •Castle Cove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.7).
- •Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 273.
- •Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -39%).
- •Castle Cove Public School is a government school while Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School 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 Castle Cove Public School better than Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (82.3 vs 74.5 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 Castle Cove Public School and Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Castle Cove and Middle Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castle Cove Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has 8.6.
How do Castle Cove Public School and Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School rank in NSW?
Castle Cove Public School is 156th of 1,619 and Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is 27th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.