Peregian Beach College vs Peregian Springs State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peregian Beach College
Peregian Beach · Independent combined · Prep-12
347 students · ICSEA 1069
Peregian Springs State School
Peregian Springs · Government primary · Prep-6
1,028 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Peregian Beach College Peregian Beach QLD | Peregian Springs State School Peregian Springs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 275 | #167 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #371 of 1,259 | #1659 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 347 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 233 | 487 / 541 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | 37 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +71% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 66.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 28.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Peregian Beach 4573 | Peregian Springs 4573 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pbc.qld.edu.au | peregianspringsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peregian Beach College scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 62.9).
- •Peregian Beach College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peregian Beach College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
- •Peregian Springs State School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 347.
- •Peregian Beach College has grown faster over five years (71% vs -4%).
- •Peregian Beach College 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 Peregian Beach College better than Peregian Springs State School?
On the Success Index, Peregian Beach College 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 Peregian Beach College and Peregian Springs State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Peregian Beach and Peregian Springs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peregian Beach College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peregian Springs State School has 15.5.
How do Peregian Beach College and Peregian Springs State School rank in QLD?
Peregian Beach College is 68th of 275 and Peregian Springs State School is 167th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.