Mansfield Autism Statewide Services vs Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 68 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
Mansfield · Independent special · U
26 students · ICSEA 1018
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
219 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Mansfield Autism Statewide Services Mansfield VIC | Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #104 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #354 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 26 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 20 | 105 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3722 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.autismmansfield.org.au | www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 26.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -16%).
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 Mansfield Autism Statewide Services better than Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
About 68 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mansfield Autism Statewide Services and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is unranked and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.