Bellmere State School vs St Paul's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmere State School
Bellmere · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 946
St Paul's Lutheran Primary School
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
339 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Bellmere State School Bellmere QLD | St Paul's Lutheran Primary School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #553 of 804 | #236 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3890 of 4,908 | #2088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 695 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 359 | 177 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bellmere 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellmeress.eq.edu.au | stpaulslps.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 33.3).
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellmere State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.6).
- •Bellmere State School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 339.
- •Bellmere State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
- •Bellmere State School is a government school while St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is an independent 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 Bellmere State School better than St Paul's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 33.3 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 Bellmere State School and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bellmere and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellmere State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has 16.6.
How do Bellmere State School and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Bellmere State School is 553rd of 804 and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is 236th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.