Buderim Mountain State School vs Immanuel Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buderim Mountain State School
Buderim · Government primary · Prep-6
1,183 students · ICSEA 1096
Immanuel Lutheran College
Buderim · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Buderim Mountain State School Buderim QLD | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 804 | #47 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 4,908 | #306 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,183 | 1,239 |
| Girls / boys | 598 / 585 | 646 / 593 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 130 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.7 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 64.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Buderim 4556 | Buderim 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au | www.immanuel.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buderim Mountain State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 67.8).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 1,183.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (33% vs 12%).
- •Buderim Mountain 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 Buderim Mountain State School better than Immanuel Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Buderim Mountain State School ranks higher (73.0 vs 67.8 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 Buderim Mountain State School and Immanuel Lutheran College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Buderim and Buderim in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buderim Mountain State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immanuel Lutheran College has 15.1.
How do Buderim Mountain State School and Immanuel Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Buderim Mountain State School is 65th of 804 and Immanuel Lutheran College is 47th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.