Fraser Coast Anglican College vs Sandy Strait State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fraser Coast Anglican College
Wondunna · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 1098
Sandy Strait State School
Urangan · Government primary · Prep-6
706 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Fraser Coast Anglican College Wondunna QLD | Sandy Strait State School Urangan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 275 | #529 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #411 of 1,259 | #3755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,010 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 506 / 504 | 314 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.3 | 45.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.6 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wondunna 4655 | Urangan 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fcac.qld.edu.au | sandystraitss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 35.2).
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 706.
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College has grown faster over five years (52% vs -1%).
- •Fraser Coast Anglican College is a independent school while Sandy Strait State School is a government 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 Fraser Coast Anglican College better than Sandy Strait State School?
On the Success Index, Fraser Coast Anglican College ranks higher (62.6 vs 35.2 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 Fraser Coast Anglican College and Sandy Strait State School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Wondunna and Urangan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fraser Coast Anglican College has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandy Strait State School has 15.4.
How do Fraser Coast Anglican College and Sandy Strait State School rank in QLD?
Fraser Coast Anglican College is 75th of 275 and Sandy Strait State School is 529th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.