Indooroopilly State High School vs St Peters Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 605 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indooroopilly State High School
Indooroopilly · Government high school · 7-12
2,924 students · ICSEA 1138
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,330 students · ICSEA 1183
| Measure | Indooroopilly State High School Indooroopilly QLD | St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 269 | #2 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #65 of 1,472 | #53 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,924 | 2,330 |
| Girls / boys | 1,413 / 1,511 | 1,181 / 1,149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 459 | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | 479 | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1183 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 219.4 | 210.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.3 | 138.8 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Indooroopilly 4068 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indoorooshs.eq.edu.au | www.stpeters.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peters Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 80.3).
- •St Peters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Indooroopilly State High School is the larger school with 2,924 students compared with 2,330.
- •Indooroopilly State High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 9%).
- •Indooroopilly State High School is a government school while St Peters Lutheran College is an independent 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 Indooroopilly State High School better than St Peters Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, St Peters Lutheran College ranks higher (83.8 vs 80.3 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 Indooroopilly State High School and St Peters Lutheran College?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Indooroopilly and Indooroopilly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indooroopilly State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Lutheran College has 11.1.
How do Indooroopilly State High School and St Peters Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Indooroopilly State High School is 9th of 269 and St Peters Lutheran College is 2nd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.