Noosa Pengari Steiner School vs Peregian Beach College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noosa Pengari Steiner School
Doonan · Independent combined · Prep-12
324 students · ICSEA 1089
Peregian Beach College
Peregian Beach · Independent combined · Prep-12
347 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan QLD | Peregian Beach College Peregian Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 275 | #68 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 1,259 | #371 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 324 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 145 | 114 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 37 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +71% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonan 4562 | Peregian Beach 4573 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au | www.pbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.9 vs 64.9).
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peregian Beach College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Peregian Beach College is the larger school with 347 students compared with 324.
- •Peregian Beach College has grown faster over five years (71% 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 Pengari Steiner School better than Peregian Beach College?
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 Noosa Pengari Steiner School and Peregian Beach College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Doonan and Peregian Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosa Pengari Steiner School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peregian Beach College has 10.0.
How do Noosa Pengari Steiner School and Peregian Beach College rank in QLD?
Noosa Pengari Steiner School is 67th of 275 and Peregian Beach College is 68th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.