Grace Lutheran College vs Hercules Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Lutheran College
Rothwell · Independent high school · 7-12
1,567 students · ICSEA 1080
Hercules Road State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Grace Lutheran College Rothwell QLD | Hercules Road State School Kippa-Ring QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 269 | #633 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 1,472 | #4292 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,567 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 777 / 790 | 304 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | – | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 193 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.7 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 16% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Kippa-Ring 4021 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glc.qld.edu.au | herculesroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 27.8).
- •Grace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 636.
- •Grace Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -26%).
- •Grace Lutheran College is a independent school while Hercules Road 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 Grace Lutheran College better than Hercules Road State School?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran College ranks higher (73.8 vs 27.8 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 Grace Lutheran College and Hercules Road State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rothwell and Kippa-Ring in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Lutheran College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hercules Road State School has 12.9.
How do Grace Lutheran College and Hercules Road State School rank in QLD?
Grace Lutheran College is 11th of 269 and Hercules Road State School is 633rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.