Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School vs Yarra Valley Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.1 km 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
Yarra Valley Grammar
Ringwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,899 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Warranwood VIC | Yarra Valley Grammar Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 239 | #32 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #351 of 1,259 | #64 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,899 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 231 | 812 / 1,087 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 54 | 259 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.7% | 23.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 166.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 92.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Warranwood 3134 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mrss.com.au | www.yvg.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yarra Valley Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 65.5).
- •Yarra Valley Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.4).
- •Yarra Valley Grammar is the larger school with 1,899 students compared with 470.
- •Yarra Valley Grammar has grown faster over five years (43% vs 4%).
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 Yarra Valley Grammar?
On the Success Index, Yarra Valley Grammar ranks higher (83.0 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 Yarra Valley Grammar?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warranwood and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Valley Grammar has 11.4.
How do Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School and Yarra Valley Grammar rank in VIC?
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is 103rd of 239 and Yarra Valley Grammar is 32nd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.