Noosa Pengari Steiner School vs Peregian Springs State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.5 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 Springs State School
Peregian Springs · Government primary · Prep-6
1,028 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan QLD | Peregian Springs State School Peregian Springs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 275 | #167 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 1,259 | #1659 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 145 | 487 / 541 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 66.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Doonan 4562 | Peregian Springs 4573 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au | peregianspringsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 62.9).
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Peregian Springs State School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 324.
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School is a independent school while Peregian Springs State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Springs State School?
On the Success Index, Noosa Pengari Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 62.9 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 Noosa Pengari Steiner School and Peregian Springs State School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Doonan and Peregian Springs 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 Springs State School has 15.5.
How do Noosa Pengari Steiner School and Peregian Springs State School rank in QLD?
Noosa Pengari Steiner School is 67th of 275 and Peregian Springs State School is 167th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.