Eight Mile Plains State School vs Redeemer Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eight Mile Plains State School
Eight Mile Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1023
Redeemer Lutheran College
Rochedale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,111 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Eight Mile Plains State School Eight Mile Plains QLD | Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 804 | #26 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2212 of 4,908 | #232 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,111 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 170 | 586 / 525 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 78.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 66.7 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eight Mile Plains 4113 | Rochedale 4123 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eightmileplainsss.eq.edu.au | www.redeemer.com.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 56.5).
- •Redeemer Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 324.
- •Eight Mile Plains State School is a government school while Redeemer 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 Eight Mile Plains State School better than Redeemer Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran College ranks higher (71.7 vs 56.5 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 Eight Mile Plains State School and Redeemer Lutheran College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eight Mile Plains and Rochedale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eight Mile Plains State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redeemer Lutheran College has 14.1.
How do Eight Mile Plains State School and Redeemer Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Eight Mile Plains State School is 251st of 804 and Redeemer Lutheran College is 26th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.