Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education vs The Heights Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 462 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
The Heights Learning Community
Gillieston Heights · Independent primary · K-3
14 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education Bega NSW | The Heights Learning Community Gillieston Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| 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-3 |
| Students | 176 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 81 | 7 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Gillieston Heights 2321 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mumbullaschool.com.au | www.theheights.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Heights Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 63.8).
- •The Heights Learning Community has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is the larger school with 176 students compared with 14.
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 The Heights Learning Community?
On the Success Index, The Heights Learning Community ranks higher (68.5 vs 63.8 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 Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education and The Heights Learning Community?
About 462 km in a straight line, between Bega and Gillieston Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education and The Heights Learning Community rank in NSW?
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is 519th of 1,619 and The Heights Learning Community is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.