Carmichael College vs Peace Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1365 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael College
Morayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
958 students · ICSEA 1052
Peace Lutheran College
Kamerunga · Independent combined · Prep-12
544 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Carmichael College Morayfield QLD | Peace Lutheran College Kamerunga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 275 | #109 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #507 of 1,259 | #569 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 958 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 457 / 501 | 267 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +148% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.0 | 46.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Morayfield 4506 | Kamerunga 4870 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.carmichael.qld.edu.au/ | www.plc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carmichael College scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 53.8).
- •Peace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peace Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Carmichael College is the larger school with 958 students compared with 544.
- •Carmichael College has grown faster over five years (148% vs -16%).
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 Carmichael College better than Peace Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Carmichael College ranks higher (56.9 vs 53.8 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 Carmichael College and Peace Lutheran College?
About 1365 km in a straight line, between Morayfield and Kamerunga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmichael College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peace Lutheran College has 11.6.
How do Carmichael College and Peace Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Carmichael College is 98th of 275 and Peace Lutheran College is 109th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.