Faith Lutheran College - Plainland vs Forest Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
Plainland · Independent combined · 7-12
848 students · ICSEA 1014
Forest Hill State School
Forest Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Faith Lutheran College - Plainland Plainland QLD | Forest Hill State School Forest Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 275 | #517 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 1,259 | #3668 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 848 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 415 | 56 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 14% |
| Suburb | Plainland 4341 | Forest Hill 4342 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.faithlc.qld.edu.au/ | foresthillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 36.5).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is the larger school with 848 students compared with 128.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has grown faster over five years (18% vs -2%).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is a independent school while Forest Hill State School is a government 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 Faith Lutheran College - Plainland better than Forest Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College - Plainland ranks higher (48.0 vs 36.5 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 Faith Lutheran College - Plainland and Forest Hill State School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Plainland and Forest Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Hill State School has 13.6.
How do Faith Lutheran College - Plainland and Forest Hill State School rank in QLD?
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is 141st of 275 and Forest Hill State School is 517th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.