Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education vs St Dominic Savio School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 325 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
St Dominic Savio School
Rockdale · Independent primary · K-6
41 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education Bega NSW | St Dominic Savio School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1571 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 176 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 81 | 21 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +78% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mumbullaschool.com.au | www.stdominicsavio.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.8 vs 63.0).
- •Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic Savio School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.5).
- •Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is the larger school with 176 students compared with 41.
- •St Dominic Savio School has grown faster over five years (78% 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 St Dominic Savio 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 Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education and St Dominic Savio School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Bega and Rockdale 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 St Dominic Savio School has 10.3.
How do Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education and St Dominic Savio School rank in NSW?
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 519th of 1,619 and St Dominic Savio School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.