Hymba Yumba Independent School vs St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hymba Yumba Independent School
Springfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
224 students · ICSEA 760
St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
Springfield Central · Independent combined · Prep-12
784 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Hymba Yumba Independent School Springfield QLD | St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Springfield Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 275 | #33 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1100 of 1,259 | #256 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 224 | 784 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 113 | 400 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 760 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 36.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springfield 4300 | Springfield Central 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hyis.qld.edu.au | www.stpeters.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 28.9).
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 760), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hymba Yumba Independent School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.9).
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is the larger school with 784 students compared with 224.
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has grown faster over five years (28% vs -5%).
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 Hymba Yumba Independent School better than St Peters Lutheran College Springfield?
On the Success Index, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield ranks higher (70.5 vs 28.9 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 Hymba Yumba Independent School and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield Central in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hymba Yumba Independent School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has 14.9.
How do Hymba Yumba Independent School and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield rank in QLD?
Hymba Yumba Independent School is 230th of 275 and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is 33rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.