Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School vs Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
Croydon Hills · Independent primary · Prep-6
658 students · ICSEA 1147
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
Warranwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
470 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School Croydon Hills VIC | Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Warranwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 1,290 | #103 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #68 of 4,908 | #351 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 658 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 323 | 239 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon Hills 3136 | Warranwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gslps.vic.edu.au | www.mrss.com.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.4 vs 65.5).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.0).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 470.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 4%).
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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School better than Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 65.5 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Croydon Hills and Warranwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has 9.0.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is 43rd of 1,290 and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is 103rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.