Noosa Christian College vs Noosa Pengari Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noosa Christian College
Cooroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
478 students · ICSEA 1060
Noosa Pengari Steiner School
Doonan · Independent combined · Prep-12
324 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Noosa Christian College Cooroy QLD | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 275 | #67 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #402 of 1,259 | #370 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 478 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 210 | 179 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +99% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Doonan 4562 |
| Council area | Noosa | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nac.qld.edu.au | www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 63.4).
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Noosa Christian College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 324.
- •Noosa Christian College has grown faster over five years (99% vs 0%).
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 Noosa Christian College better than Noosa Pengari Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Noosa Pengari Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 63.4 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 Noosa Christian College and Noosa Pengari Steiner School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Doonan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosa Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noosa Pengari Steiner School has 11.0.
How do Noosa Christian College and Noosa Pengari Steiner School rank in QLD?
Noosa Christian College is 73rd of 275 and Noosa Pengari Steiner School is 67th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.