Golden Hill Steiner School vs Quinns Baptist College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 394 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Hill Steiner School
Denmark · Independent combined · PP-9
157 students · ICSEA 1061
Quinns Baptist College
Mindarie · Independent combined · PP-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Golden Hill Steiner School Denmark WA | Quinns Baptist College Mindarie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 172 | #85 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #424 of 1,259 | #731 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-9 | PP-12 |
| Students | 157 | 1,101 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 73 | 578 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 72.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Denmark 6333 | Mindarie 6030 |
| Council area | Denmark | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldenhill.wa.edu.au | www.qbc.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Golden Hill Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 46.5).
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.2).
- •Quinns Baptist College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 157.
- •Golden Hill Steiner School has grown faster over five years (96% vs -3%).
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 Golden Hill Steiner School better than Quinns Baptist College?
On the Success Index, Golden Hill Steiner School ranks higher (61.8 vs 46.5 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 Golden Hill Steiner School and Quinns Baptist College?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Denmark and Mindarie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Hill Steiner School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quinns Baptist College has 15.2.
How do Golden Hill Steiner School and Quinns Baptist College rank in WA?
Golden Hill Steiner School is 38th of 172 and Quinns Baptist College is 85th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.