Freshwater Creek Steiner School vs Mount Duneed Regional Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.3 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
Mount Duneed Regional Primary School
Mount Duneed · Government primary · Prep-6
362 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Freshwater Creek Steiner School Freshwater Creek VIC | Mount Duneed Regional Primary School Mount Duneed VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 1,290 | #615 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #507 of 4,908 | #1797 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 71 | 158 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Freshwater Creek 3216 | Mount Duneed 3217 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fwcss.com.au/ | www.mtduneedregps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 61.5).
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.7).
- •Mount Duneed Regional Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 144.
- •Freshwater Creek Steiner School is a independent school while Mount Duneed Regional 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 Freshwater Creek Steiner School better than Mount Duneed Regional Primary School?
On the Success Index, Freshwater Creek Steiner School ranks higher (75.3 vs 61.5 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 Mount Duneed Regional Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Freshwater Creek and Mount Duneed in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater Creek Steiner School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Duneed Regional Primary School has 12.7.
How do Freshwater Creek Steiner School and Mount Duneed Regional Primary School rank in VIC?
Freshwater Creek Steiner School is 246th of 1,290 and Mount Duneed Regional Primary School is 615th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.