Grace Lutheran Primary School vs St John of Kronstadt Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 34 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
St John of Kronstadt Academy
Upper Mount Gravatt · Independent primary · Prep-4
21 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Grace Lutheran Primary School Clontarf QLD | St John of Kronstadt Academy Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #623 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-4 |
| Students | 479 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 221 | 11 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.graceprimary.qld.edu.au | www.stjohnacademy.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.0 vs 74.5).
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John of Kronstadt Academy has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 16.5).
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 21.
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 St John of Kronstadt Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grace Lutheran Primary School and St John of Kronstadt Academy?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Clontarf and Upper Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Lutheran Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John of Kronstadt Academy has 7.0.
How do Grace Lutheran Primary School and St John of Kronstadt Academy rank in QLD?
Grace Lutheran Primary School is 53rd of 804 and St John of Kronstadt Academy is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.