Lourdes Hill College vs New Farm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lourdes Hill College
Hawthorne · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1120
New Farm State School
New Farm · Government primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Lourdes Hill College Hawthorne QLD | New Farm State School New Farm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 275 | #78 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #398 of 1,259 | #861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,225 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 1,225 / – | 277 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hawthorne 4171 | New Farm 4005 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lhc.qld.edu.au | newfarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •New Farm State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 63.7).
- •Lourdes Hill College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lourdes Hill College has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Lourdes Hill College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 539.
- •New Farm State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Lourdes Hill College is a catholic school while New Farm 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 Lourdes Hill College better than New Farm State School?
On the Success Index, New Farm State School ranks higher (71.6 vs 63.7 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 Lourdes Hill College and New Farm State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and New Farm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lourdes Hill College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Farm State School has 15.9.
How do Lourdes Hill College and New Farm State School rank in QLD?
Lourdes Hill College is 72nd of 275 and New Farm State School is 78th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.