Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education vs The Riverina Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 367 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
The Riverina Anglican College
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
1,000 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Dural NSW | The Riverina Anglican College Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 314 | #68 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #301 of 1,259 | #199 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 238 | 1,000 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 114 | 487 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 94.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | The Hills | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lorien.nsw.edu.au | www.trac.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Riverina Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 68.1).
- •The Riverina Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Riverina Anglican College is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 238.
- •The Riverina Anglican College has grown faster over five years (38% vs -6%).
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 The Riverina Anglican College?
On the Success Index, The Riverina Anglican College ranks higher (73.9 vs 68.1 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 The Riverina Anglican College?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Dural and Wagga Wagga 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 The Riverina Anglican College has 10.6.
How do Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education and The Riverina Anglican College rank in NSW?
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 102nd of 314 and The Riverina Anglican College is 68th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.