Agnes Water State School vs Goora Gan Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 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
Goora Gan Steiner School
Agnes Water · Independent primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Agnes Water State School Agnes Water QLD | Goora Gan Steiner School Agnes Water QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #511 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3624 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 210 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 121 | 36 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +77% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 6% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Agnes Water 4677 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | agneswaterss.eq.edu.au | www.gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Goora Gan Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 37.1).
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Agnes Water State School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 69.
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has grown faster over five years (77% vs -4%).
- •Agnes Water State School is a government school while Goora Gan Steiner School 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 Goora Gan Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Goora Gan Steiner School ranks higher (55.9 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 Goora Gan Steiner School?
About 2.4 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 Goora Gan Steiner School has 11.9.
How do Agnes Water State School and Goora Gan Steiner School rank in QLD?
Agnes Water State School is 511th of 804 and Goora Gan Steiner School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.