Glenvale Christian School vs South East Brisbane Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 129 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenvale Christian School
Glenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
127 students · ICSEA 1037
South East Brisbane Steiner School
Thorneside · Independent primary · Prep-6
30 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Glenvale Christian School Glenvale QLD | South East Brisbane Steiner School Thorneside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1763 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 127 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 74 | 17 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Glenvale 4350 | Thorneside 4158 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Redland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gcs.qld.edu.au | www.sebsteinerschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.8 vs 61.8).
- •South East Brisbane Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.4).
- •Glenvale Christian School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 30.
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 Glenvale Christian School better than South East Brisbane Steiner School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenvale Christian School and South East Brisbane Steiner School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Glenvale and Thorneside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenvale Christian School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South East Brisbane Steiner School has 8.8.
How do Glenvale Christian School and South East Brisbane Steiner School rank in QLD?
Glenvale Christian School is 186th of 804 and South East Brisbane Steiner School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.