Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School vs St John's College Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 122 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
219 students · ICSEA 1065
St John's College Preston
Preston · Independent combined · Prep-12
345 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Mansfield VIC | St John's College Preston Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 239 | #83 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 1,259 | #268 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 219 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 114 | 161 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3722 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au | www.stjohnspreston.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's College Preston scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 65.4).
- •St John's College Preston has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's College Preston has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.1).
- •St John's College Preston is the larger school with 345 students compared with 219.
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 Rudolf Steiner School better than St John's College Preston?
On the Success Index, St John's College Preston ranks higher (69.7 vs 65.4 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 Rudolf Steiner School and St John's College Preston?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's College Preston has 8.6.
How do Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School and St John's College Preston rank in VIC?
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 239 and St John's College Preston is 83rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.