Agnes Water State School vs Discovery Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Agnes Water State School
Agnes Water · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 972
Discovery Christian College
Agnes Water · Independent combined · Prep-12
345 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Agnes Water State School Agnes Water QLD | Discovery Christian College Agnes Water QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #511 of 804 | #119 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3624 of 4,908 | #601 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 210 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 121 | 174 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +214% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Agnes Water 4677 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | agneswaterss.eq.edu.au | www.discovery.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Discovery Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 37.1).
- •Discovery Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Discovery Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Discovery Christian College is the larger school with 345 students compared with 210.
- •Discovery Christian College has grown faster over five years (214% vs -4%).
- •Agnes Water State School is a government school while Discovery Christian College is an independent 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 Agnes Water State School better than Discovery Christian College?
On the Success Index, Discovery Christian College ranks higher (52.4 vs 37.1 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 Agnes Water State School and Discovery Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Agnes Water and Agnes Water in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Agnes Water State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Discovery Christian College has 13.0.
How do Agnes Water State School and Discovery Christian College rank in QLD?
Agnes Water State School is 511th of 804 and Discovery Christian College is 119th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.