Goora Gan Steiner School vs Ipswich Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 388 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goora Gan Steiner School
Agnes Water · Independent primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1024
Ipswich Adventist School
Brassall · Independent primary · Prep-6
108 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Goora Gan Steiner School Agnes Water QLD | Ipswich Adventist School Brassall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #241 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2109 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 33 | 50 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +77% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Brassall 4305 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/ | ias.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 55.9).
- •Ipswich Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Ipswich Adventist School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 69.
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has grown faster over five years (77% vs 8%).
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 Goora Gan Steiner School better than Ipswich Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Adventist School ranks higher (57.7 vs 55.9 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 Goora Gan Steiner School and Ipswich Adventist School?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Agnes Water and Brassall in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goora Gan Steiner School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich Adventist School has 13.2.
How do Goora Gan Steiner School and Ipswich Adventist School rank in QLD?
Goora Gan Steiner School is unranked and Ipswich Adventist School is 241st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.