Port Macquarie Steiner School vs St Sava College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 345 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Macquarie Steiner School
Port Macquarie · Independent primary · K-6
69 students · ICSEA 1051
St Sava College
Varroville · Independent primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Port Macquarie Steiner School Port Macquarie NSW | St Sava College Varroville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #453 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1362 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 69 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 37 | 100 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +146% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Varroville 2566 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | portmacquariesteinerschool.nsw.edu.au | stsava.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Sava College scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 65.1).
- •St Sava College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Sava College is the larger school with 188 students compared with 69.
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 Port Macquarie Steiner School better than St Sava College?
On the Success Index, St Sava College ranks higher (66.2 vs 65.1 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 Port Macquarie Steiner School and St Sava College?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Varroville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Macquarie Steiner School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Sava College has 13.2.
How do Port Macquarie Steiner School and St Sava College rank in NSW?
Port Macquarie Steiner School is unranked and St Sava College is 453rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.