Livingstone Christian College vs Pimpama State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Christian College
Ormeau · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,222 students · ICSEA 1043
Pimpama State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
792 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Livingstone Christian College Ormeau QLD | Pimpama State School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 275 | #393 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 1,259 | #3012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,222 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 603 / 619 | 393 / 399 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ormeau 4208 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingstone.qld.edu.au | pimpamass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.2 vs 45.9).
- •Livingstone Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Livingstone Christian College is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 792.
- •Livingstone Christian College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
- •Livingstone Christian College is a independent school while Pimpama State School 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 Livingstone Christian College better than Pimpama State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Livingstone Christian College and Pimpama State School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ormeau and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Livingstone Christian College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimpama State School has 13.6.
How do Livingstone Christian College and Pimpama State School rank in QLD?
Livingstone Christian College is 151st of 275 and Pimpama State School is 393rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.