Cooloola Christian College vs Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 154 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooloola Christian College
Gympie · Independent combined · Prep-12
537 students · ICSEA 1013
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
Plainland · Independent combined · 7-12
848 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Cooloola Christian College Gympie QLD | Faith Lutheran College - Plainland Plainland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 275 | #141 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,259 | #692 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 537 | 848 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 265 | 433 / 415 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 43.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Plainland 4341 |
| Council area | Gympie | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cccgympie.qld.edu.au | www.faithlc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 41.2).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is the larger school with 848 students compared with 537.
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 Cooloola Christian College better than Faith Lutheran College - Plainland?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College - Plainland ranks higher (48.0 vs 41.2 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 Cooloola Christian College and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Plainland in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloola Christian College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has 13.2.
How do Cooloola Christian College and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland rank in QLD?
Cooloola Christian College is 175th of 275 and Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is 141st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.