Freshwater Creek Steiner School vs Geelong Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Creek Steiner School
Freshwater Creek · Independent primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 1094
Geelong Lutheran College
Armstrong Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,317 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Freshwater Creek Steiner School Freshwater Creek VIC | Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 1,290 | #82 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #507 of 4,908 | #266 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 144 | 1,317 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 71 | 619 / 698 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +92% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 94.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Freshwater Creek 3216 | Armstrong Creek 3217 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fwcss.com.au/ | www.glc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 69.8).
- •Geelong Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.0).
- •Geelong Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 144.
- •Geelong Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (92% vs 13%).
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 Freshwater Creek Steiner School better than Geelong Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Freshwater Creek Steiner School ranks higher (75.3 vs 69.8 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 Freshwater Creek Steiner School and Geelong Lutheran College?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Freshwater Creek and Armstrong Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater Creek Steiner School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong Lutheran College has 14.0.
How do Freshwater Creek Steiner School and Geelong Lutheran College rank in VIC?
Freshwater Creek Steiner School is 246th of 1,290 and Geelong Lutheran College is 82nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.