Immanuel Lutheran College vs The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 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
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore · Independent high school · 10-12
226 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim QLD | The Industry School - Sunshine Coast Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 275 | #56 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #306 of 1,259 | #483 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,239 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 593 | 65 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 130 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.7 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Buderim 4556 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immanuel.qld.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/sunshine-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 61.3).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.5).
- •Immanuel Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 226.
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 The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Lutheran College ranks higher (67.8 vs 61.3 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 The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
About 2.1 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 The Industry School - Sunshine Coast has 20.5.
How do Immanuel Lutheran College and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast rank in QLD?
Immanuel Lutheran College is 47th of 275 and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is 56th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.