Birali Steiner School vs St Eugene College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birali Steiner School
Beachmere · Independent combined · Prep-10
157 students · ICSEA 1014
St Eugene College
Burpengary · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,494 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Birali Steiner School Beachmere QLD | St Eugene College Burpengary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 275 | #180 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,259 | #854 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 157 | 1,494 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 61 | 784 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +101% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 92.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 48.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Burpengary 4505 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.biralisteiner.qld.edu.au/ | www.steugene.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birali Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 40.4).
- •St Eugene College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birali Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.2).
- •St Eugene College is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 157.
- •Birali Steiner School has grown faster over five years (101% vs 27%).
- •Birali Steiner School is a independent school while St Eugene College 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 Birali Steiner School better than St Eugene College?
On the Success Index, Birali Steiner School ranks higher (46.1 vs 40.4 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 Birali Steiner School and St Eugene College?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Burpengary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birali Steiner School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Eugene College has 16.2.
How do Birali Steiner School and St Eugene College rank in QLD?
Birali Steiner School is 152nd of 275 and St Eugene College is 180th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.