Ingleside State School vs St Andrews Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ingleside State School
Tallebudgera Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1065
St Andrews Lutheran College
Tallebudgera · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,377 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Ingleside State School Tallebudgera Valley QLD | St Andrews Lutheran College Tallebudgera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #85 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #458 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 60 | 1,377 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 29 | 692 / 685 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 87.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 68.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Tallebudgera Valley 4228 | Tallebudgera 4228 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | inglesidess.eq.edu.au | www.salc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingleside State School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 60.1).
- •St Andrews Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingleside State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.7).
- •St Andrews Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 60.
- •St Andrews Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -46%).
- •Ingleside State School is a government school while St Andrews 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 Ingleside State School better than St Andrews Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Ingleside State School ranks higher (65.4 vs 60.1 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 Ingleside State School and St Andrews Lutheran College?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Tallebudgera Valley and Tallebudgera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ingleside State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Lutheran College has 15.7.
How do Ingleside State School and St Andrews Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Ingleside State School is unranked and St Andrews Lutheran College is 85th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.