Living Faith Lutheran Primary School vs Pine Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 15 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
Pine Community School
Arana Hills · Independent primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Living Faith Lutheran Primary School Murrumba Downs QLD | Pine Community School Arana Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 804 | #73 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1385 of 4,908 | #786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 567 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 277 | 46 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Murrumba Downs 4503 | Arana Hills 4054 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingfaith.qld.edu.au | www.pinecommunityschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Pine Community School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 65.9).
- •Pine Community School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.8).
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 103.
- •Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 11%).
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 Pine Community School?
On the Success Index, Pine Community School ranks higher (72.6 vs 65.9 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 Living Faith Lutheran Primary School and Pine Community School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Murrumba Downs and Arana Hills 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 Pine Community School has 11.2.
How do Living Faith Lutheran Primary School and Pine Community School rank in QLD?
Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is 137th of 804 and Pine Community School is 73rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.