Immanuel Lutheran College vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 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
Stella Maris School
Maroochydore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim QLD | Stella Maris School Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 275 | #162 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #306 of 1,259 | #1612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,239 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 593 | 368 / 369 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 130 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.7 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Buderim 4556 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.qld.edu.au | www.stellamaris.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 63.4).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 737.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -8%).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College is a independent school while Stella Maris School is a catholic 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 Immanuel Lutheran College better than Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Lutheran College ranks higher (67.8 vs 63.4 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 Stella Maris School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Buderim and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immanuel Lutheran College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 16.6.
How do Immanuel Lutheran College and Stella Maris School rank in QLD?
Immanuel Lutheran College is 47th of 275 and Stella Maris School is 162nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.