Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School vs Pimpama State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 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
Pimpama State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
792 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School Pimpama QLD | Pimpama State School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 275 | #393 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #610 of 1,259 | #3012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 794 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 383 | 393 / 399 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.4 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lords.qld.edu.au/ | pimpamass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 45.9).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimpama State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 792.
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -5%).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School 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 Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School better than Pimpama State School?
On the Success Index, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School ranks higher (52.0 vs 45.9 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 Pimpama State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Pimpama 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 Pimpama State School has 13.6.
How do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Pimpama State School rank in QLD?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is 120th of 275 and Pimpama State School is 393rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.