Good Shepherd Lutheran College vs Tewantin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 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
Tewantin State School
Tewantin · Government primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosaville QLD | Tewantin State School Tewantin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 275 | #278 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #321 of 1,259 | #2398 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,121 | 560 |
| Girls / boys | 579 / 542 | 268 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 38.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Tewantin 4565 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gslc.qld.edu.au | tewantinss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 54.2).
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 560.
- •Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a independent school while Tewantin State School is a government 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran College better than Tewantin State School?
On the Success Index, Good Shepherd Lutheran College ranks higher (67.3 vs 54.2 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Tewantin State School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Noosaville and Tewantin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tewantin State School has 14.7.
How do Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Tewantin State School rank in QLD?
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is 53rd of 275 and Tewantin State School is 278th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.