Goora Gan Steiner School vs St John's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 88 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
St John's Lutheran Primary School
Bundaberg · Independent primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Goora Gan Steiner School Agnes Water QLD | St John's Lutheran Primary School Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #294 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2488 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 33 | 160 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +77% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Agnes Water 4677 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/ | stjohnsbundaberg.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Goora Gan Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 53.0).
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 69.
- •Goora Gan Steiner School has grown faster over five years (77% vs 53%).
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 St John's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Goora Gan Steiner School ranks higher (55.9 vs 53.0 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 St John's Lutheran Primary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Agnes Water and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goora Gan Steiner School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Lutheran Primary School has 15.0.
How do Goora Gan Steiner School and St John's Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Goora Gan Steiner School is unranked and St John's Lutheran Primary School is 294th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.