Sophia Mundi Steiner School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
St Joseph's School
Collingwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
62 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Sophia Mundi Steiner School Abbotsford VIC | St Joseph's School Collingwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #147 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 139 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 53 | 29 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Abbotsford 3067 | Collingwood 3066 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au | www.sjcollingwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 30.1).
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 6.7).
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 62.
- •Sophia Mundi Steiner School is a independent school while St Joseph'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 Sophia Mundi Steiner School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Sophia Mundi Steiner School ranks higher (77.4 vs 30.1 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 St Joseph's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Collingwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sophia Mundi Steiner School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 6.7.
How do Sophia Mundi Steiner School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is 54th of 239 and St Joseph's School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.