Glenmore State High School vs Lighthouse Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmore State High School
Kawana · Government high school · 7-12
646 students · ICSEA 910
Lighthouse Christian School
Norman Gardens · Independent combined · Prep-12
593 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Glenmore State High School Kawana QLD | Lighthouse Christian School Norman Gardens QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 269 | #205 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1376 of 1,472 | #967 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 646 | 593 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 333 | 330 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 46.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kawana 4701 | Norman Gardens 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenmoreshs.eq.edu.au | www.lighthousebaptist.com.au |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 22.2).
- •Lighthouse Christian School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenmore State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Glenmore State High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 593.
- •Lighthouse Christian School has grown faster over five years (85% vs 9%).
- •Glenmore State High School is a government school while Lighthouse Christian 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 Glenmore State High School better than Lighthouse Christian School?
On the Success Index, Lighthouse Christian School ranks higher (35.0 vs 22.2 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 Glenmore State High School and Lighthouse Christian School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kawana and Norman Gardens in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenmore State High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lighthouse Christian School has 15.4.
How do Glenmore State High School and Lighthouse Christian School rank in QLD?
Glenmore State High School is 246th of 269 and Lighthouse Christian School is 205th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.