Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education vs Warrah Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Warrah Specialist School
Dural · Independent special · U
34 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education Dural NSW | Warrah Specialist School Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #301 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 238 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 114 | 12 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Dural 2158 |
| Council area | The Hills | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lorien.nsw.edu.au | www.warrahspecialistschool.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrah Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 10.2).
- •Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education is the larger school with 238 students compared with 34.
- •Warrah Specialist School has grown faster over five years (70% 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 Warrah Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education and Warrah Specialist School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dural and Dural 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 Warrah Specialist School has 5.7.
How do Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education and Warrah Specialist School rank in NSW?
Lorien Novalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 102nd of 314 and Warrah Specialist School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.