Buddina State School vs Immanuel Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buddina State School
Buddina · Government primary · Prep-6
742 students · ICSEA 1057
Immanuel Lutheran College
Buderim · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Buddina State School Buddina QLD | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 804 | #47 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1467 of 4,908 | #306 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 742 | 1,239 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 366 | 646 / 593 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 130 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 64.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Buddina 4575 | Buderim 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buddinass.eq.edu.au | www.immanuel.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 64.8).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 742.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -5%).
- •Buddina State School is a government school while Immanuel Lutheran College 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 Buddina State School better than Immanuel Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Lutheran College ranks higher (67.8 vs 64.8 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 Buddina State School and Immanuel Lutheran College?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Buddina and Buderim in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buddina State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immanuel Lutheran College has 15.1.
How do Buddina State School and Immanuel Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Buddina State School is 145th of 804 and Immanuel Lutheran College is 47th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.