Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is an independent combined school in Mullumbimby, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 587 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% have a language background other than English.
Mullumbimby NSW 2482. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School compares
By ICSEA, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School ranks 151st of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hinterland Christian College, an independent combined school 2.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School scores 1070, above average.
Enrolment and location
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mullumbimby
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is located in Mullumbimby, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,355/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 4,180.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mullumbimby suburb profileSchools near Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullumbimby High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mullumbimby | 3.4 km | 1019 | 51 lower | 623 |
| Mullumbimby Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mullumbimby | 4.5 km | 1026 | 44 lower | 217 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School a government school?
No, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School offer?
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School offers K-12.
What is Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School's ICSEA score?
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School?
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School has 587 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School?
The nearest schools to Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School are Hinterland Christian College (2.9 km), Mullumbimby High School (3.4 km), Wilsons Creek Public School (3.6 km).
Where is Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School located?
Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School is located in Mullumbimby, NSW 2482. Visit the school website at http://www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au.