Sunshine Coast Grammar School vs Woombye State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1133
Woombye State School
Woombye · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Sunshine Coast Grammar School Forest Glen QLD | Woombye State School Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 275 | #395 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #219 of 1,259 | #3029 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,472 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 754 / 718 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.9 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.9 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forest Glen 4556 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scgs.qld.edu.au | woombyess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 45.8).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 423.
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -10%).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School is a independent school while Woombye 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 Sunshine Coast Grammar School better than Woombye State School?
On the Success Index, Sunshine Coast Grammar School ranks higher (72.2 vs 45.8 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 Sunshine Coast Grammar School and Woombye State School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Glen and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sunshine Coast Grammar School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woombye State School has 14.3.
How do Sunshine Coast Grammar School and Woombye State School rank in QLD?
Sunshine Coast Grammar School is 22nd of 275 and Woombye State School is 395th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.