Faith Lutheran College - Redlands vs Sheldon College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 6.1 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
Sheldon College
Sheldon · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,481 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Faith Lutheran College - Redlands Victoria Point QLD | Sheldon College Sheldon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 275 | #43 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #634 of 1,259 | #290 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,102 | 1,481 |
| Girls / boys | 569 / 533 | 706 / 775 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.4 | 89.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Victoria Point 4165 | Sheldon 4157 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au | www.sheldoncollege.com |
The verdict
- •Sheldon College scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 50.9).
- •Sheldon College has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sheldon College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Sheldon College is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 1,102.
- •Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has grown faster over five years (57% vs 16%).
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 Sheldon College?
On the Success Index, Sheldon College ranks higher (68.8 vs 50.9 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 Sheldon College?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Victoria Point and Sheldon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sheldon College has 13.5.
How do Faith Lutheran College - Redlands and Sheldon College rank in QLD?
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands is 126th of 275 and Sheldon College is 43rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.