Little Yarra Steiner School vs Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Little Yarra Steiner School
Yarra Junction · Independent combined · Prep-12
278 students · ICSEA 1067
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
219 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Little Yarra Steiner School Yarra Junction VIC | Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 239 | #104 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #394 of 1,259 | #354 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 278 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 135 | 105 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Yarra Junction 3797 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lyss.vic.edu.au | www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 63.8).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.1).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 219.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 7%).
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 Little Yarra Steiner School better than Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (65.4 vs 63.8 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 Little Yarra Steiner School and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Yarra Junction and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Little Yarra Steiner School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has 10.1.
How do Little Yarra Steiner School and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Little Yarra Steiner School is 112th of 239 and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.