Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education vs Marian Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education
Dural · Independent combined · K-12
238 students · ICSEA 1103
Marian Catholic College
Kenthurst · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Dural NSW | Marian Catholic College Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 314 | #146 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #301 of 1,259 | #356 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 238 | 1,035 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 114 | 569 / 466 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lorien.nsw.edu.au | mariankenthurst.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 67.1).
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.9).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 238.
- •Marian Catholic College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education is a independent school while Marian Catholic College is a catholic 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 Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education better than Marian Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education ranks higher (68.1 vs 67.1 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 Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education and Marian Catholic College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dural and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian Catholic College has 13.9.
How do Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education and Marian Catholic College rank in NSW?
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 102nd of 314 and Marian Catholic College is 146th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.