Gainsborough State School vs Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
849 students · ICSEA 1003
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
Pimpama · Independent combined · Prep-12
794 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Gainsborough State School Pimpama QLD | Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #411 of 804 | #120 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3107 of 4,908 | #610 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 849 | 794 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 436 | 411 / 383 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 48.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gainsboroughss.eq.edu.au | www.lords.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 44.6).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Gainsborough State School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 794.
- •Gainsborough State School is a government school while Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is an independent 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 Gainsborough State School better than Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?
On the Success Index, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School ranks higher (52.0 vs 44.6 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 Gainsborough State School and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gainsborough State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 14.5.
How do Gainsborough State School and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School rank in QLD?
Gainsborough State School is 411th of 804 and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is 120th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.