Faith Lutheran College - Plainland vs Laidley State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.7 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
Laidley State High School
Laidley · Government high school · 7-12
672 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Faith Lutheran College - Plainland Plainland QLD | Laidley State High School Laidley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 275 | #251 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 1,259 | #1403 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 848 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 415 | 324 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 18% |
| Suburb | Plainland 4341 | Laidley 4341 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.faithlc.qld.edu.au/ | laidleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 20.8).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laidley State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is the larger school with 848 students compared with 672.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has grown faster over five years (18% vs -16%).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is a independent school while Laidley State High 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 Laidley State High School?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College - Plainland ranks higher (48.0 vs 20.8 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 Laidley State High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Plainland and Laidley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laidley State High School has 11.0.
How do Faith Lutheran College - Plainland and Laidley State High School rank in QLD?
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is 141st of 275 and Laidley State High School is 251st of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.