Grace Lutheran College vs Music Industry College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 27 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
Music Industry College
Fortitude Valley · Independent high school · 11-12
87 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Grace Lutheran College Rothwell QLD | Music Industry College Fortitude Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 269 | #35 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 1,472 | #384 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 1,567 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 777 / 790 | 49 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 193 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.7 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Fortitude Valley 4006 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glc.qld.edu.au | www.mic.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 65.8).
- •Grace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Grace Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 87.
- •Grace Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -4%).
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 Music Industry College?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran College ranks higher (73.8 vs 65.8 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 Music Industry College?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Rothwell and Fortitude Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Lutheran College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Music Industry College has 13.6.
How do Grace Lutheran College and Music Industry College rank in QLD?
Grace Lutheran College is 11th of 269 and Music Industry College is 35th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.