Kallangur State School vs Living Faith Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kallangur State School
Kallangur · Government primary · Prep-6
982 students · ICSEA 957
Living Faith Lutheran Primary School
Murrumba Downs · Independent primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Kallangur State School Kallangur QLD | Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Murrumba Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 804 | #137 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3669 of 4,908 | #1385 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 982 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 522 | 290 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 144 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.4 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kallangur 4503 | Murrumba Downs 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kallangurss.eq.edu.au | www.livingfaith.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 36.5).
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kallangur State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.8).
- •Kallangur State School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 567.
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 10%).
- •Kallangur State School is a government school while Living Faith Lutheran Primary School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Kallangur State School better than Living Faith Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 36.5 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 Kallangur State School and Living Faith Lutheran Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kallangur and Murrumba Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kallangur State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has 16.8.
How do Kallangur State School and Living Faith Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Kallangur State School is 518th of 804 and Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is 137th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.