Mansfield Primary School vs Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 658 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Primary School
Mansfield · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1029
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
219 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Mansfield Primary School Mansfield VIC | Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,290 | #104 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2141 of 4,908 | #354 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 508 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 105 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3724 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 57.2).
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Mansfield Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 219.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 11%).
- •Mansfield Primary School is a government school while Mansfield 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 Mansfield Primary School better than Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (65.4 vs 57.2 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 Mansfield Primary School and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has 10.1.
How do Mansfield Primary School and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School rank in VIC?
Mansfield Primary School is 720th of 1,290 and Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.