Creek Street Christian College vs Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 165 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Creek Street Christian College
Bendigo · Independent combined · Prep-12
457 students · ICSEA 1063
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
219 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Creek Street Christian College Bendigo VIC | Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 239 | #104 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #329 of 1,259 | #354 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 457 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 232 | 105 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.creekstreet.vic.edu.au/ | www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Creek Street Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 65.4).
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.2).
- •Creek Street Christian College is the larger school with 457 students compared with 219.
- •Creek Street Christian College has grown faster over five years (57% vs 32%).
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 Creek Street Christian College better than Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Creek Street Christian College ranks higher (66.7 vs 65.4 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 Creek Street Christian College and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Creek Street Christian College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has 10.1.
How do Creek Street Christian College and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Creek Street Christian College is 96th of 239 and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.