Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School vs Mother Teresa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
Pimpama · Independent combined · Prep-12
794 students · ICSEA 1056
Mother Teresa Primary School
Ormeau · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School Pimpama QLD | Mother Teresa Primary School Ormeau QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 275 | #234 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #610 of 1,259 | #2084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 794 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 383 | 104 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.4 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Ormeau 4208 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lords.qld.edu.au/ | www.motherteresa.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Mother Teresa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 52.0).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 213.
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 2%).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is a independent school while Mother Teresa Primary School is a catholic 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 Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School better than Mother Teresa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mother Teresa Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 52.0 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 Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Mother Teresa Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Ormeau in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mother Teresa Primary School has 14.8.
How do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Mother Teresa Primary School rank in QLD?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is 120th of 275 and Mother Teresa Primary School is 234th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.