Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School vs Toogoolawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 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
Toogoolawa School
Ormeau · Independent special · 4-10
116 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School Pimpama QLD | Toogoolawa School Ormeau QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #610 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 4-10 |
| Students | 794 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 383 | 0 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 22 |
| 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 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.4 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 16% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Ormeau 4208 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lords.qld.edu.au/ | www.toogoolawa.com.au |
The verdict
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toogoolawa School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.5).
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 116.
- •Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -2%).
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 Toogoolawa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Toogoolawa School?
About 2.2 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 Toogoolawa School has 8.4.
How do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Toogoolawa School rank in QLD?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is 120th of 275 and Toogoolawa School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.