Lourdes Hill College vs Padua College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 7.7 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
Padua College
Kedron · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Lourdes Hill College Hawthorne QLD | Padua College Kedron QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 275 | #44 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #398 of 1,259 | #295 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 1,225 / – | 0 / 1,547 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 111.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 69.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorne 4171 | Kedron 4031 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lhc.qld.edu.au | padua.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Padua College scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 63.7).
- •Lourdes Hill College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padua College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 1,225.
- •Padua College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -4%).
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 Padua College?
On the Success Index, Padua College ranks higher (68.5 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 Padua College?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Kedron in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lourdes Hill College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padua College has 13.9.
How do Lourdes Hill College and Padua College rank in QLD?
Lourdes Hill College is 72nd of 275 and Padua College is 44th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.