Dural Public School vs Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dural Public School
Dural · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 1102
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education
Dural · Independent combined · K-12
238 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Dural Public School Dural NSW | Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #573 of 1,619 | #102 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1754 of 4,908 | #301 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 350 | 238 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 179 | 124 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Dural 2158 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dural-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.lorien.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 61.9).
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.6).
- •Dural Public School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 238.
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -16%).
- •Dural Public School is a government school while Lorien Novalis 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 Dural Public School better than Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education?
On the Success Index, Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education ranks higher (68.1 vs 61.9 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 Dural Public School and Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dural and Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dural Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has 10.2.
How do Dural Public School and Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education rank in NSW?
Dural Public School is 573rd of 1,619 and Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 102nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.