Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay vs St John's Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 168 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay
Urraween · Independent combined · Prep-12
631 students · ICSEA 1010
St John's Lutheran School
Kingaroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
692 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay Urraween QLD | St John's Lutheran School Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 275 | #169 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #790 of 1,259 | #811 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 631 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 344 | 350 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Urraween 4655 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bayside.qld.edu.au/ | www.sjls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 42.7).
- •St John's Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.3).
- •St John's Lutheran School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 631.
- •St John's Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (61% vs 35%).
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 Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay better than St John's Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay ranks higher (43.8 vs 42.7 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 Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay and St John's Lutheran School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Urraween and Kingaroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Lutheran School has 14.6.
How do Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay and St John's Lutheran School rank in QLD?
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay is 161st of 275 and St John's Lutheran School is 169th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.