Noosa Pengari Steiner School vs St Luke's Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 189 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
St Luke's Anglican School
Kalkie · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Noosa Pengari Steiner School Doonan QLD | St Luke's Anglican School Kalkie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 275 | #80 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 1,259 | #436 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,090 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 145 | 508 / 582 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 70.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 54.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonan 4562 | Kalkie 4670 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au | www.stlukes.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 61.4).
- •Noosa Pengari Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.6).
- •St Luke's Anglican School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 324.
- •St Luke's Anglican School has grown faster over five years (39% 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 St Luke's Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Noosa Pengari Steiner School ranks higher (64.9 vs 61.4 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 Pengari Steiner School and St Luke's Anglican School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Doonan and Kalkie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosa Pengari Steiner School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Anglican School has 15.6.
How do Noosa Pengari Steiner School and St Luke's Anglican School rank in QLD?
Noosa Pengari Steiner School is 67th of 275 and St Luke's Anglican School is 80th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.