Lourdes Hill College vs Sts Peter and Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Sts Peter and Paul's School
Bulimba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Lourdes Hill College Hawthorne QLD | Sts Peter and Paul's School Bulimba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 275 | #88 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #398 of 1,259 | #930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,225 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 1,225 / – | 281 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorne 4171 | Bulimba 4171 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lhc.qld.edu.au | www.stspp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 63.7).
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lourdes Hill College has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.1).
- •Lourdes Hill College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 548.
- •Lourdes Hill College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Lourdes Hill College better than Sts Peter and Paul's School?
On the Success Index, Sts Peter and Paul's School ranks higher (71.0 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 Sts Peter and Paul's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Bulimba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lourdes Hill College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sts Peter and Paul's School has 18.1.
How do Lourdes Hill College and Sts Peter and Paul's School rank in QLD?
Lourdes Hill College is 72nd of 275 and Sts Peter and Paul's School is 88th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.