Dandenong Ranges Steiner School vs International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 83 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
International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus
Kilmore · Independent primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Emerald VIC | International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus Kilmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #417 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 151 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 63 | 14 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Emerald 3782 | Kilmore 3764 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drss.vic.edu.au/ | maarif.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 69.6).
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 12.7).
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 25.
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 International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus?
On the Success Index, International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus ranks higher (74.3 vs 69.6 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 International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Kilmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has 6.0.
How do Dandenong Ranges Steiner School and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus rank in VIC?
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is 417th of 1,290 and International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.