Saint Stephen's College vs The Springfield Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Stephen's College
Coomera · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,315 students · ICSEA 1109
The Springfield Anglican College
Springfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,124 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Saint Stephen's College Coomera QLD | The Springfield Anglican College Springfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 275 | #59 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #349 of 1,259 | #335 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,124 |
| Girls / boys | 680 / 635 | 612 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.8 | 85.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 50.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coomera 4209 | Springfield 4300 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintstephenscollege.net.au | tsac.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.7 vs 66.5).
- •Saint Stephen's College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 1,124.
- •Saint Stephen's College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 5%).
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 Saint Stephen's College better than The Springfield Anglican 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 Saint Stephen's College and The Springfield Anglican College?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Coomera and Springfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint Stephen's College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Springfield Anglican College has 13.1.
How do Saint Stephen's College and The Springfield Anglican College rank in QLD?
Saint Stephen's College is 62nd of 275 and The Springfield Anglican College is 59th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.