Grace Lutheran College vs Kippa-Ring State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Kippa-Ring State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Grace Lutheran College Rothwell QLD | Kippa-Ring State School Kippa-Ring QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 269 | #734 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 1,472 | #4715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,567 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 777 / 790 | 123 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 193 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.7 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 27% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Kippa-Ring 4021 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glc.qld.edu.au | kipparingss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 21.4).
- •Grace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kippa-Ring State School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Grace Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 274.
- •Grace Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -16%).
- •Grace Lutheran College is a independent school while Kippa-Ring 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 Kippa-Ring State School?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran College ranks higher (73.8 vs 21.4 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 Kippa-Ring State School?
About 3.3 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 Kippa-Ring State School has 12.0.
How do Grace Lutheran College and Kippa-Ring State School rank in QLD?
Grace Lutheran College is 11th of 269 and Kippa-Ring State School is 734th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.