Immanuel Lutheran College vs Mountain Creek State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immanuel Lutheran College
Buderim · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 1120
Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek · Government high school · 7-12
2,091 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim QLD | Mountain Creek State High School Mountain Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 275 | #68 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #306 of 1,259 | #528 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,239 | 2,091 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 593 | 1,007 / 1,084 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 130 | 345 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 325 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 160.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.7 | 50.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Buderim 4556 | Mountain Creek 4557 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.qld.edu.au | mountaincreekshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 59.5).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountain Creek State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Mountain Creek State High School is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 1,239.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -4%).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College is a independent school while Mountain Creek State High 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Immanuel Lutheran College better than Mountain Creek State High School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Lutheran College ranks higher (67.8 vs 59.5 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 Immanuel Lutheran College and Mountain Creek State High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Buderim and Mountain Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel Lutheran College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Creek State High School has 13.0.
How do Immanuel Lutheran College and Mountain Creek State High School rank in QLD?
Immanuel Lutheran College is 47th of 275 and Mountain Creek State High School is 68th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.