Dandenong Ranges Steiner School vs Emerald Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
Emerald · Independent primary · Prep-6
151 students · ICSEA 1080
Emerald Primary School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Emerald VIC | Emerald Primary School Emerald VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #417 of 1,290 | #546 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 4,908 | #1538 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 151 | 445 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 63 | 240 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Emerald 3782 | Emerald 3782 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.drss.vic.edu.au/ | www.eps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 64.1).
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Emerald Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 151.
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is a independent school while Emerald Primary School is a government 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 Dandenong Ranges Steiner School better than Emerald Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong Ranges Steiner School ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.1 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 Dandenong Ranges Steiner School and Emerald Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Emerald in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emerald Primary School has 14.4.
How do Dandenong Ranges Steiner School and Emerald Primary School rank in VIC?
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is 417th of 1,290 and Emerald Primary School is 546th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.