Discovery Christian College vs Goora Gan Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Christian College
Agnes Water · Independent combined · Prep-12
345 students · ICSEA 1020
Goora Gan Steiner School
Agnes Water · Independent primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Discovery Christian College Agnes Water QLD | Goora Gan Steiner School Agnes Water QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #601 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 345 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 171 | 36 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +214% | +77% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Agnes Water 4677 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.discovery.qld.edu.au/ | www.gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Goora Gan Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 52.4).
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Discovery Christian College is the larger school with 345 students compared with 69.
- •Discovery Christian College has grown faster over five years (214% vs 77%).
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 Discovery Christian College better than Goora Gan Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Goora Gan Steiner School ranks higher (55.9 vs 52.4 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 Discovery Christian College and Goora Gan Steiner School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Agnes Water and Agnes Water in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Discovery Christian College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goora Gan Steiner School has 11.9.
How do Discovery Christian College and Goora Gan Steiner School rank in QLD?
Discovery Christian College is 119th of 275 and Goora Gan Steiner School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.