Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 414 m 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 Mary's School
Mansfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
134 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Mansfield VIC | St Mary's School Mansfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 239 | #1069 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 1,259 | #3391 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 219 | 134 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 114 | 64 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3722 | Mansfield 3722 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au | www.smmansfield.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 40.5).
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 134.
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -33%).
- •Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is a independent school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 Rudolf Steiner School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (65.4 vs 40.5 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 Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School and St Mary's School?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield 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 Mary's School has 10.4.
How do Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is 104th of 239 and St Mary's School is 1069th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.