Freshwater Christian College vs Peace Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Christian College
Brinsmead · Independent combined · Prep-12
562 students · ICSEA 1041
Peace Lutheran College
Kamerunga · Independent combined · Prep-12
544 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Freshwater Christian College Brinsmead QLD | Peace Lutheran College Kamerunga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 275 | #109 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #588 of 1,259 | #569 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 562 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 303 | 267 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 46.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Brinsmead 4870 | Kamerunga 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.fcc.qld.edu.au | www.plc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.0 vs 53.8).
- •Peace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peace Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Freshwater Christian College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 544.
- •Freshwater Christian College has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Freshwater Christian College better than Peace Lutheran 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 Freshwater Christian College and Peace Lutheran College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Brinsmead and Kamerunga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater Christian College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peace Lutheran College has 11.6.
How do Freshwater Christian College and Peace Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Freshwater Christian College is 113th of 275 and Peace Lutheran College is 109th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.