Holy Spirit School vs Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
Ringwood North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
386 students · ICSEA 1102
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
Warranwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
470 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Holy Spirit School Ringwood North VIC | Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Warranwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #395 of 1,290 | #103 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 4,908 | #351 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 386 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 195 | 239 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 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 | -10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood North 3134 | Warranwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsringwoodnth.catholic.edu.au | www.mrss.com.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 65.5).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.6).
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 386.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is an independent 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 Holy Spirit School better than Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (70.3 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 Holy Spirit School and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ringwood North and Warranwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has 9.0.
How do Holy Spirit School and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Holy Spirit School is 395th of 1,290 and Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is 103rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.