Living Faith Lutheran Primary School vs North Lakes State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Living Faith Lutheran Primary School
Murrumba Downs · Independent primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1080
North Lakes State College
North Lakes · Government combined · Prep-12
2,407 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Murrumba Downs QLD | North Lakes State College North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 804 | #190 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1385 of 4,908 | #891 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 567 | 2,407 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 277 | 1,232 / 1,175 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 243 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 190.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 91.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Murrumba Downs 4503 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingfaith.qld.edu.au | northlakescollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 38.3).
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lakes State College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •North Lakes State College is the larger school with 2,407 students compared with 567.
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -10%).
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while North Lakes State College is a government 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 Living Faith Lutheran Primary School better than North Lakes State College?
On the Success Index, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 38.3 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 Living Faith Lutheran Primary School and North Lakes State College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Murrumba Downs and North Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Lakes State College has 12.7.
How do Living Faith Lutheran Primary School and North Lakes State College rank in QLD?
Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is 137th of 804 and North Lakes State College is 190th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.