Faith Lutheran College - Plainland vs Sophia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Sophia College
Plainland · Catholic high school · 7-11
450 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Faith Lutheran College - Plainland Plainland QLD | Sophia College Plainland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 275 | #122 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 1,259 | #784 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 848 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 433 / 415 | 243 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Plainland 4341 | Plainland 4341 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.faithlc.qld.edu.au/ | www.sophiacollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.0 vs 47.7).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sophia College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is the larger school with 848 students compared with 450.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is a independent school while Sophia College is a catholic 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 Sophia College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Faith Lutheran College - Plainland and Sophia College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plainland and Plainland in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sophia College has 11.7.
How do Faith Lutheran College - Plainland and Sophia College rank in QLD?
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland is 141st of 275 and Sophia College is 122nd of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.