Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School vs Warranwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 358 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
Warranwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
470 students · ICSEA 1097
Warranwood Primary School
Warranwood · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Warranwood VIC | Warranwood Primary School Warranwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 239 | #479 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #351 of 1,259 | #1291 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 470 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 231 | 174 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warranwood 3134 | Warranwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mrss.com.au | www.warranwood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warranwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 65.5).
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.7).
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 375.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is a independent school while Warranwood Primary School is a government 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 Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School better than Warranwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Warranwood Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.5 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 Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School and Warranwood Primary School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Warranwood and Warranwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warranwood Primary School has 15.7.
How do Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School and Warranwood Primary School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is 103rd of 239 and Warranwood Primary School is 479th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.