Ipswich Grammar School vs Pacific Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 101 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Grammar School
Ipswich · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,336 students · ICSEA 1114
Pacific Lutheran College
Meridan Plains · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Ipswich Grammar School Ipswich QLD | Pacific Lutheran College Meridan Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 275 | #46 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 1,259 | #305 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,336 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,336 | 599 / 605 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.4 | 91.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 55.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Meridan Plains 4551 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ipswichgrammar.com | www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 67.9).
- •Ipswich Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •Ipswich Grammar School is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 1,204.
- •Ipswich Grammar School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 20%).
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 Ipswich Grammar School better than Pacific Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Grammar School ranks higher (74.6 vs 67.9 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 Ipswich Grammar School and Pacific Lutheran College?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Meridan Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Grammar School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Lutheran College has 13.2.
How do Ipswich Grammar School and Pacific Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Ipswich Grammar School is 18th of 275 and Pacific Lutheran College is 46th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.