Sophia Mundi Steiner School vs Spensley Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School
Abbotsford · Independent combined · Prep-12
139 students · ICSEA 1140
Spensley Street Primary School
Clifton Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
261 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Sophia Mundi Steiner School Abbotsford VIC | Spensley Street Primary School Clifton Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 239 | #28 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #147 of 1,259 | #46 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 139 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 53 | 132 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Abbotsford 3067 | Clifton Hill 3068 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au | www.ssps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spensley Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 77.4).
- •Spensley Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 11.7).
- •Spensley Street Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 139.
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School is a independent school while Spensley Street 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 Sophia Mundi Steiner School better than Spensley Street Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spensley Street Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 77.4 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 Sophia Mundi Steiner School and Spensley Street Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Clifton Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sophia Mundi Steiner School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spensley Street Primary School has 11.7.
How do Sophia Mundi Steiner School and Spensley Street Primary School rank in VIC?
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is 54th of 239 and Spensley Street Primary School is 28th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.