Eumundi State School vs Noosa Pengari Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eumundi State School
Eumundi · Government primary · Prep-6
578 students · ICSEA 1052
Noosa Pengari Steiner School
Doonan · Independent combined · Prep-12
324 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Eumundi State School Eumundi QLD | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 804 | #67 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2102 of 4,908 | #370 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 578 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 282 | 179 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eumundi 4562 | Doonan 4562 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | eumundiss.eq.edu.au | www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 57.8).
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
- •Eumundi State School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 324.
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -11%).
- •Eumundi State School is a government school while Noosa Pengari 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 Eumundi State School better than Noosa Pengari Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Noosa Pengari Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 57.8 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 Eumundi State School and Noosa Pengari Steiner School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Eumundi and Doonan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eumundi State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosa Pengari Steiner School has 11.0.
How do Eumundi State School and Noosa Pengari Steiner School rank in QLD?
Eumundi State School is 240th of 804 and Noosa Pengari Steiner School is 67th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.