Carmel College vs Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Thornlands · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1045
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
Victoria Point · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Carmel College Thornlands QLD | Faith Lutheran College - Redlands Victoria Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 269 | #126 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #607 of 1,472 | #634 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 658 / 562 | 569 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 48.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Victoria Point 4165 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au | www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 50.9).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,102.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has grown faster over five years (57% vs -1%).
- •Carmel College is a catholic school while Faith Lutheran College - Redlands 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 Carmel College better than Faith Lutheran College - Redlands?
On the Success Index, Carmel College ranks higher (55.8 vs 50.9 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 Carmel College and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Victoria Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has 15.7.
How do Carmel College and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands rank in QLD?
Carmel College is 82nd of 269 and Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is 126th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.