Bethania Lutheran Primary School vs St Paul's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 73 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethania Lutheran Primary School
Bethania · Independent primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 1043
St Paul's Lutheran Primary School
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
339 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Bethania Lutheran Primary School Bethania QLD | St Paul's Lutheran Primary School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 804 | #236 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1938 of 4,908 | #2088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 353 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 157 | 177 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bethania 4205 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Logan | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethania.qld.edu.au/ | stpaulslps.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 58.0).
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 339.
- •Bethania Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 0%).
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 Bethania Lutheran Primary School better than St Paul's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bethania Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 58.0 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 Bethania Lutheran Primary School and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Bethania and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethania Lutheran Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has 16.6.
How do Bethania Lutheran Primary School and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Bethania Lutheran Primary School is 214th of 804 and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is 236th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.