Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School vs Hills Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
Middle Cove · Independent combined · K-12
405 students · ICSEA 1148
Hills Adventist College
North Kellyville · Independent combined · K-12
823 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Middle Cove NSW | Hills Adventist College North Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 314 | #74 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #71 of 1,259 | #210 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 405 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 216 | 430 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Middle Cove 2068 | North Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | Willoughby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenaeon.nsw.edu.au | www.hills.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 73.1).
- •Hills Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.0).
- •Hills Adventist College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 405.
- •Hills Adventist College has grown faster over five years (30% vs 2%).
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 Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School better than Hills Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (82.3 vs 73.1 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 Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School and Hills Adventist College?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Middle Cove and North Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hills Adventist College has 15.0.
How do Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School and Hills Adventist College rank in NSW?
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is 27th of 314 and Hills Adventist College is 74th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.