Grace Lutheran College vs Mango Hill State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.1 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
Mango Hill State Secondary College
Mango Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Grace Lutheran College Rothwell QLD | Mango Hill State Secondary College Mango Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 269 | #49 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 1,472 | #452 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,567 | 1,005 |
| Girls / boys | 777 / 790 | 529 / 476 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 193 | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +315% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.7 | 84.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 38.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Mango Hill 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glc.qld.edu.au | mangohillssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 62.5).
- •Grace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Grace Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 1,005.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (315% vs 20%).
- •Grace Lutheran College is a independent school while Mango Hill State Secondary College 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran College ranks higher (73.8 vs 62.5 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Rothwell and Mango Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Lutheran College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mango Hill State Secondary College has 12.0.
How do Grace Lutheran College and Mango Hill State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Grace Lutheran College is 11th of 269 and Mango Hill State Secondary College is 49th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.