Faith Lutheran College - Redlands vs Redland Bay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
Victoria Point · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1055
Redland Bay State School
Redland Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
820 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Faith Lutheran College - Redlands Victoria Point QLD | Redland Bay State School Redland Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 275 | #472 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #634 of 1,259 | #3428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,102 | 820 |
| Girls / boys | 569 / 533 | 398 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 56.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.4 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Victoria Point 4165 | Redland Bay 4165 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au | redlandbayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 39.9).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redland Bay State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 820.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has grown faster over five years (57% vs -16%).
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is a independent school while Redland Bay 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 - Redlands better than Redland Bay State School?
On the Success Index, Faith Lutheran College - Redlands ranks higher (50.9 vs 39.9 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 Faith Lutheran College - Redlands and Redland Bay State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Victoria Point and Redland Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redland Bay State School has 14.5.
How do Faith Lutheran College - Redlands and Redland Bay State School rank in QLD?
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is 126th of 275 and Redland Bay State School is 472nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.