Grantham State School vs Peace Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham State School
Grantham · Government primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 925
Peace Lutheran Primary School
Gatton · Independent primary · Prep-6
329 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Grantham State School Grantham QLD | Peace Lutheran Primary School Gatton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #357 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 329 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 41 | 192 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | Grantham 4347 | Gatton 4343 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | granthamss.eq.edu.au | www.peacelps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peace Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 26.1).
- •Peace Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grantham State School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
- •Peace Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 73.
- •Peace Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -9%).
- •Grantham State School is a government school while Peace Lutheran Primary School is an independent 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 Grantham State School better than Peace Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Peace Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 26.1 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 Grantham State School and Peace Lutheran Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Gatton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grantham State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peace Lutheran Primary School has 15.8.
How do Grantham State School and Peace Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Grantham State School is unranked and Peace Lutheran Primary School is 357th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.