Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education
Lillian Rock NSW 2480
Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education is an independent combined primary and secondary school in Lillian Rock, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 7 with about 89 students. Its ICSEA is 1,042, where the national average is 1000.
Sector, ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education, established in 1996 at Lillian Rock in the Northern Rivers, offers Classes Kindergarten to 8 following Rudolf Steiner's philosophy. It also provides day care and a playgroup. Surrounded by national parks, the school aims for education in balance and harmony with the environment, and has about 89 students.
Often praised
- Steiner education
- Natural national park setting
- Day care and playgroup
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimbin Central School | Nimbin | Public k–12 / combined | 8.3 km | 956 | 243 |
| Aetaomah School | Terragon | Independent k–12 / combined | 13.3 km | 1,057 | 55 |
| Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School | Eungella | Independent k–12 / combined | 25.1 km | 1,028 | 93 |
| Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School | Mullumbimby | Independent k–12 / combined | 28.7 km | 1,070 | 587 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambucca Valley Christian Community School | Nambucca Heads | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 555 | 1,042 |
| Summerland Christian College | Goonellabah | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 628 | 1,042 |
| International Maarif Schools of Australia - Gallipoli Campus | Auburn | Independent k–12 / combined · K-11 | 362 | 1,043 |
| Linuwel School Ltd | East Maitland | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 244 | 1,041 |
| Mountain View Adventist College | Doonside | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 592 | 1,041 |
| Rissalah College | Lakemba | Independent k–12 / combined · K-12 | 946 | 1,041 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.