Hills International College vs St James Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 281 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hills International College
Jimboomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
768 students · ICSEA 1036
St James Lutheran College
Urraween · Independent combined · Prep-12
754 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Hills International College Jimboomba QLD | St James Lutheran College Urraween QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 275 | #154 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #642 of 1,259 | #744 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 768 | 754 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 373 | 382 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 39.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Urraween 4655 |
| Council area | Logan | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hills.qld.edu.au/ | www.stjameslc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hills International College scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 45.8).
- •St James Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hills International College is the larger school with 768 students compared with 754.
- •Hills International College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 8%).
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 Hills International College better than St James Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Hills International College ranks higher (50.7 vs 45.8 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 Hills International College and St James Lutheran College?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Jimboomba and Urraween in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hills International College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Lutheran College has 13.8.
How do Hills International College and St James Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Hills International College is 128th of 275 and St James Lutheran College is 154th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.