Centenary State High School vs Good News Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centenary State High School
Jindalee · Government high school · 7-12
1,719 students · ICSEA 1049
Good News Lutheran School
Middle Park · Independent primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Centenary State High School Jindalee QLD | Good News Lutheran School Middle Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 269 | #3 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #524 of 1,472 | #31 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,719 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 829 / 890 | 177 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 296 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 128.8 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.1 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Jindalee 4074 | Middle Park 4074 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centenaryshs.eq.edu.au | www.gnls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good News Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (85.4 vs 59.7).
- •Good News Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centenary State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Centenary State High School is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 366.
- •Good News Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 3%).
- •Centenary State High School is a government school while Good News Lutheran School 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 Centenary State High School better than Good News Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Good News Lutheran School ranks higher (85.4 vs 59.7 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 Centenary State High School and Good News Lutheran School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Jindalee and Middle Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centenary State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good News Lutheran School has 15.8.
How do Centenary State High School and Good News Lutheran School rank in QLD?
Centenary State High School is 67th of 269 and Good News Lutheran School is 3rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.