Ironside State School vs St Peters Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ironside State School
St Lucia · Government primary · Prep-6
895 students · ICSEA 1178
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,330 students · ICSEA 1183
| Measure | Ironside State School St Lucia QLD | St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 804 | #2 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #481 of 4,908 | #53 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 895 | 2,330 |
| Girls / boys | 445 / 450 | 1,181 / 1,149 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 306 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1183 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 210.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 138.8 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Lucia 4067 | Indooroopilly 4068 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ironsidess.eq.edu.au | www.stpeters.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peters Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 75.7).
- •St Peters Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1178), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.3).
- •St Peters Lutheran College is the larger school with 2,330 students compared with 895.
- •St Peters Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -19%).
- •Ironside State 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 Ironside State School better than St Peters Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, St Peters Lutheran College ranks higher (83.8 vs 75.7 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 Ironside State School and St Peters Lutheran College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Lucia and Indooroopilly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ironside State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Lutheran College has 11.1.
How do Ironside State School and St Peters Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Ironside State School is 43rd of 804 and St Peters Lutheran College is 2nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.