Good Shepherd Lutheran College vs John Paul College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Noosaville · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,121 students · ICSEA 1117
John Paul College
Daisy Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,235 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosaville QLD | John Paul College Daisy Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 275 | #48 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #321 of 1,259 | #307 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,121 | 2,235 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 542 | 1,073 / 1,162 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 140 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 204 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 147.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 121.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Daisy Hill 4127 |
| Council area | Noosa | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gslc.qld.edu.au | www.jpc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.3 vs 67.8).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 2,235 students compared with 1,121.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 2%).
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 Shepherd Lutheran College better than John Paul 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran College and John Paul College?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Noosaville and Daisy Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul College has 15.2.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran College and John Paul College rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is 53rd of 275 and John Paul College is 48th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.