Christ the King School vs St Peters Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Graceville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 1127
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,330 students · ICSEA 1183
| Measure | Christ the King School Graceville QLD | St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 804 | #2 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #771 of 4,908 | #53 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 225 | 2,330 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 113 | 1,181 / 1,149 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1183 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 210.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 138.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Graceville 4075 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.qld.edu.au | www.stpeters.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peters Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 72.7).
- •St Peters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •St Peters Lutheran College is the larger school with 2,330 students compared with 225.
- •St Peters Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -7%).
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while St Peters 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 Christ the King School better than St Peters Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, St Peters Lutheran College ranks higher (83.8 vs 72.7 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 Christ the King School and St Peters Lutheran College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Graceville and Indooroopilly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Lutheran College has 11.1.
How do Christ the King School and St Peters Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Christ the King School is 70th of 804 and St Peters Lutheran College is 2nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.