Abbotsford Primary School vs Sophia Mundi Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 859 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford Primary School
Abbotsford · Government primary · Prep-6
168 students · ICSEA 1143
Sophia Mundi Steiner School
Abbotsford · Independent combined · Prep-12
139 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Abbotsford Primary School Abbotsford VIC | Sophia Mundi Steiner School Abbotsford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 1,290 | #54 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #24 of 4,908 | #147 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 168 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 85 | 86 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Abbotsford 3067 | Abbotsford 3067 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abbotsfordps.vic.edu.au | www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Abbotsford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.0 vs 77.4).
- •Abbotsford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.5).
- •Abbotsford Primary School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 139.
- •Abbotsford Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -30%).
- •Abbotsford Primary School is a government school while Sophia Mundi Steiner School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Abbotsford Primary School better than Sophia Mundi Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Abbotsford Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 77.4 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 Abbotsford Primary School and Sophia Mundi Steiner School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Abbotsford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abbotsford Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sophia Mundi Steiner School has 6.2.
How do Abbotsford Primary School and Sophia Mundi Steiner School rank in VIC?
Abbotsford Primary School is 17th of 1,290 and Sophia Mundi Steiner School is 54th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.