Enkindle Village School vs Goora Gan Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 758 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enkindle Village School
Douglas · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1018
Goora Gan Steiner School
Agnes Water · Independent primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Enkindle Village School Douglas QLD | Goora Gan Steiner School Agnes Water QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 30 | 36 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +93% | +77% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Douglas 4814 | Agnes Water 4677 |
| Council area | Townsville | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | enkindleschool.qld.edu.au/ | www.gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Goora Gan Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 54.5).
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Enkindle Village School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 11.9).
- •Goora Gan Steiner School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 58.
- •Enkindle Village School has grown faster over five years (93% 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 Enkindle Village School better than Goora Gan Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Goora Gan Steiner School ranks higher (55.9 vs 54.5 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 Enkindle Village School and Goora Gan Steiner School?
About 758 km in a straight line, between Douglas and Agnes Water in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enkindle Village School has 6.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goora Gan Steiner School has 11.9.
How do Enkindle Village School and Goora Gan Steiner School rank in QLD?
Enkindle Village School is unranked and Goora Gan Steiner School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.