Gippsland Grammar vs Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 163 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gippsland Grammar
Sale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,039 students · ICSEA 1096
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
Warranwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
470 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Gippsland Grammar Sale VIC | Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Warranwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 239 | #103 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #389 of 1,259 | #351 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,039 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 510 | 239 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.6 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Warranwood 3134 |
| Council area | Wellington | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au | www.mrss.com.au |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 64.1).
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.2).
- •Gippsland Grammar is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 470.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Gippsland Grammar better than Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (65.5 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 Gippsland Grammar and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Sale and Warranwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gippsland Grammar has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has 9.0.
How do Gippsland Grammar and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Gippsland Grammar is 111th of 239 and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is 103rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.