Elanora State High School vs St Andrews Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elanora State High School
Elanora · Government high school · 7-12
949 students · ICSEA 1023
St Andrews Lutheran College
Tallebudgera · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,377 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Elanora State High School Elanora QLD | St Andrews Lutheran College Tallebudgera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 269 | #85 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #541 of 1,472 | #458 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 949 | 1,377 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 524 | 692 / 685 |
| Foundation intake | – | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 87.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 68.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Elanora 4221 | Tallebudgera 4228 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elanorashs.eq.edu.au | www.salc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 58.9).
- •St Andrews Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elanora State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •St Andrews Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 949.
- •St Andrews Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (8% vs 0%).
- •Elanora State High School is a government school while St Andrews 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 Elanora State High School better than St Andrews Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, St Andrews Lutheran College ranks higher (60.1 vs 58.9 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 Elanora State High School and St Andrews Lutheran College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elanora and Tallebudgera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elanora State High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Lutheran College has 15.7.
How do Elanora State High School and St Andrews Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Elanora State High School is 71st of 269 and St Andrews Lutheran College is 85th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.