Good News Lutheran School vs Yarranlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good News Lutheran School
Middle Park · Independent primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1181
Yarranlea Primary School
Mount Gravatt · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Good News Lutheran School Middle Park QLD | Yarranlea Primary School Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #31 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 366 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 189 | 23 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Middle Park 4074 | Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gnls.qld.edu.au | www.yarranlea.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.4 vs 85.2).
- •Good News Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1146), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarranlea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.8).
- •Good News Lutheran School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 58.
- •Yarranlea Primary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs 11%).
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 Good News Lutheran School better than Yarranlea Primary School?
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 Good News Lutheran School and Yarranlea Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Middle Park and Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good News Lutheran School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarranlea Primary School has 10.0.
How do Good News Lutheran School and Yarranlea Primary School rank in QLD?
Good News Lutheran School is 3rd of 804 and Yarranlea Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.