Good Shepherd Lutheran College vs Noosa Pengari Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Noosaville · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,121 students · ICSEA 1117
Noosa Pengari Steiner School
Doonan · Independent combined · Prep-12
324 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosaville QLD | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 275 | #67 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #321 of 1,259 | #370 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,121 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 542 | 179 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Doonan 4562 |
| Council area | Noosa | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gslc.qld.edu.au | www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 64.9).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.5).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 324.
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 Good Shepherd Lutheran College better than Noosa Pengari Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran College ranks higher (67.3 vs 64.9 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Noosa Pengari Steiner School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Noosaville and Doonan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosa Pengari Steiner School has 11.0.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Noosa Pengari Steiner School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is 53rd of 275 and Noosa Pengari Steiner School is 67th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.