Grace Lutheran Primary School vs Humpybong State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Lutheran Primary School
Clontarf · Independent primary · Prep-6
479 students · ICSEA 1090
Humpybong State School
Margate · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Grace Lutheran Primary School Clontarf QLD | Humpybong State School Margate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 804 | #540 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #623 of 4,908 | #3822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 479 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 221 | 268 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 44.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 14% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Margate 4019 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.graceprimary.qld.edu.au | humpybongss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 34.3).
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Humpybong State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.5).
- •Humpybong State School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 479.
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -30%).
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while Humpybong 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 Primary School better than Humpybong State School?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 34.3 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 Primary School and Humpybong State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Clontarf and Margate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Lutheran Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Humpybong State School has 12.8.
How do Grace Lutheran Primary School and Humpybong State School rank in QLD?
Grace Lutheran Primary School is 53rd of 804 and Humpybong State School is 540th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.