Foxwell State Secondary College vs Saint Stephen's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Foxwell State Secondary College
Coomera · Government high school · 7-12
1,123 students · ICSEA 997
Saint Stephen's College
Coomera · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,315 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Foxwell State Secondary College Coomera QLD | Saint Stephen's College Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 269 | #62 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #824 of 1,472 | #349 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,123 | 1,315 |
| Girls / boys | 576 / 547 | 680 / 635 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +453% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 98.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 58.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coomera 4209 | Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | foxwellssc.eq.edu.au | www.saintstephenscollege.net.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Stephen's College scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 46.0).
- •Saint Stephen's College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Stephen's College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 1,123.
- •Foxwell State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (453% vs 11%).
- •Foxwell State Secondary College is a government school while Saint Stephen's College 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 Foxwell State Secondary College better than Saint Stephen's College?
On the Success Index, Saint Stephen's College ranks higher (65.7 vs 46.0 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 Foxwell State Secondary College and Saint Stephen's College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Coomera and Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foxwell State Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Stephen's College has 13.3.
How do Foxwell State Secondary College and Saint Stephen's College rank in QLD?
Foxwell State Secondary College is 129th of 269 and Saint Stephen's College is 62nd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.