Saint Stephen's College vs Upper Coomera State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.0 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
Upper Coomera State College
Upper Coomera · Government combined · Prep-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Saint Stephen's College Coomera QLD | Upper Coomera State College Upper Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 275 | #242 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #349 of 1,259 | #1135 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,682 |
| Girls / boys | 680 / 635 | 753 / 929 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 200 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.8 | 130.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 57.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Coomera 4209 | Upper Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintstephenscollege.net.au | uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Stephen's College scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 27.4).
- •Saint Stephen's College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upper Coomera State College is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 1,315.
- •Saint Stephen's College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -19%).
- •Saint Stephen's College is a independent school while Upper Coomera State College 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 Saint Stephen's College better than Upper Coomera State College?
On the Success Index, Saint Stephen's College ranks higher (65.7 vs 27.4 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 Saint Stephen's College and Upper Coomera State College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Coomera and Upper Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint Stephen's College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Coomera State College has 12.9.
How do Saint Stephen's College and Upper Coomera State College rank in QLD?
Saint Stephen's College is 62nd of 275 and Upper Coomera State College is 242nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.