Assisi Catholic College vs Saint Stephen's College
Assisi Catholic College (Upper Coomera) is a catholic school and Saint Stephen's College (Coomera) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Assisi Catholic College has 1,516 students and Saint Stephen's College has 1,315 (ACARA 2025). They are about 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Assisi Catholic College (school website) · Saint Stephen's College (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
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| Fact | Assisi Catholic College | Saint Stephen's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Upper Coomera | Coomera |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Catholic (Franciscan) | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Theatre / performing arts centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball | Gym, Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Library, Tennis courts, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 1.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Assisi Catholic College is Catholic (Franciscan); Saint Stephen's College is Christian.
- Size: Assisi Catholic College is the larger school, with 201 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Saint Stephen's College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 against 14.6, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by Saint Stephen's College but not Assisi Catholic College: Gym, Oval, Early learning centre, Library, Tennis courts, Cricket, Hockey and Water polo.
History
Assisi Catholic College
Assisi Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 Catholic college at Upper Coomera shaped by the Franciscan spirituality of St Francis and St Clare.
Source: assisi.qld.edu.au
Saint Stephen's College
Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian school on a large campus at Upper Coomera on the northern Gold Coast. It describes itself as inclusive of all and focused on future-ready learning.
Source: saintstephenscollege.net.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Assisi Catholic College and Saint Stephen's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Assisi Catholic College has 1,516 students and Saint Stephen's College has 1,315 (ACARA 2025).
Is Assisi Catholic College or Saint Stephen's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Assisi Catholic College or Saint Stephen's College?
Assisi Catholic College is bigger: 1,516 students against 1,315 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Assisi Catholic College and Saint Stephen's College have?
Assisi Catholic College has 14.6 students per teacher and Saint Stephen's College has 13.3 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Assisi Catholic College or Saint Stephen's College?
Saint Stephen's College is older. Assisi Catholic College was founded in 2005 and Saint Stephen's College in 1996.
Do Assisi Catholic College and Saint Stephen's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Assisi Catholic College and Saint Stephen's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line: Assisi Catholic College is in Upper Coomera and Saint Stephen's College is in Coomera.
How do Assisi Catholic College and Saint Stephen's College fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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School profiles
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology