Darra State School vs Good News Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darra State School
Darra · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 980
Good News Lutheran School
Middle Park · Independent primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Darra State School Darra QLD | Good News Lutheran School Middle Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #363 of 804 | #3 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2868 of 4,908 | #31 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 221 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 128 | 177 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Darra 4076 | Middle Park 4074 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darrass.eq.edu.au | www.gnls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good News Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (85.4 vs 47.5).
- •Good News Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darra State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.8).
- •Good News Lutheran School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 221.
- •Good News Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 5%).
- •Darra State 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 Darra State School better than Good News Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, Good News Lutheran School ranks higher (85.4 vs 47.5 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 Darra State School and Good News Lutheran School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Darra and Middle Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darra State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Good News Lutheran School has 15.8.
How do Darra State School and Good News Lutheran School rank in QLD?
Darra State School is 363rd of 804 and Good News Lutheran School is 3rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.