Birali Steiner School vs Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birali Steiner School
Beachmere · Independent combined · Prep-10
157 students · ICSEA 1014
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
Plainland · Independent combined · 7-12
848 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Birali Steiner School Beachmere QLD | Faith Lutheran College - Plainland Plainland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 275 | #141 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,259 | #692 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 157 | 848 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 61 | 433 / 415 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +101% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 43.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Plainland 4341 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.biralisteiner.qld.edu.au/ | www.faithlc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 46.1).
- •Birali Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is the larger school with 848 students compared with 157.
- •Birali Steiner School has grown faster over five years (101% vs 18%).
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 Birali Steiner School better than Faith Lutheran College - Plainland?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College - Plainland ranks higher (48.0 vs 46.1 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 Birali Steiner School and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Plainland in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birali Steiner School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has 13.2.
How do Birali Steiner School and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland rank in QLD?
Birali Steiner School is 152nd of 275 and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is 141st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.