Glasshouse Christian College vs Peachester State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glasshouse Christian College
Beerwah · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,180 students · ICSEA 1039
Peachester State School
Peachester · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Glasshouse Christian College Beerwah QLD | Peachester State School Peachester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #159 of 275 | #352 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #779 of 1,259 | #2808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,180 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 592 / 588 | 51 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 101 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 86 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.6 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Beerwah 4519 | Peachester 4519 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.glasshouse.qld.edu.au | peachesterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peachester State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 44.4).
- •Glasshouse Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peachester State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Glasshouse Christian College is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 104.
- •Glasshouse Christian College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Glasshouse Christian College is a independent school while Peachester 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 Glasshouse Christian College better than Peachester State School?
On the Success Index, Peachester State School ranks higher (48.4 vs 44.4 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 Glasshouse Christian College and Peachester State School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Beerwah and Peachester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glasshouse Christian College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peachester State School has 13.3.
How do Glasshouse Christian College and Peachester State School rank in QLD?
Glasshouse Christian College is 159th of 275 and Peachester State School is 352nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.