Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education vs Sapphire Coast Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education
Bega · Independent primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 1056
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
Bega · Independent combined · K-12
454 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education Bega NSW | Sapphire Coast Anglican College Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 1,619 | #118 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1571 of 4,908 | #378 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 176 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 81 | 229 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 37.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mumbullaschool.com.au | www.scac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.8 vs 64.6).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 176.
- •Sapphire Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (61% vs 4%).
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 Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education better than Sapphire Coast Anglican College?
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 Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education and Sapphire Coast Anglican College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bega and Bega in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sapphire Coast Anglican College has 12.3.
How do Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education and Sapphire Coast Anglican College rank in NSW?
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 519th of 1,619 and Sapphire Coast Anglican College is 118th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.