McDowall State School vs Prince of Peace Lutheran College
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.
McDowall State School
Mcdowall · Government primary · Prep-6
988 students · ICSEA 1120
Prince of Peace Lutheran College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
653 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | McDowall State School Mcdowall QLD | Prince of Peace Lutheran College Everton Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 804 | #99 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #717 of 4,908 | #522 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 988 | 653 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 505 | 321 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 47.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mcdowall 4053 | Everton Park 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mcdowallss.eq.edu.au | www.princeofpeace.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McDowall State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 56.5).
- •McDowall State School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prince of Peace Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •McDowall State School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 653.
- •McDowall State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -18%).
- •McDowall State School is a government school while Prince of Peace Lutheran College is an independent 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 McDowall State School better than Prince of Peace Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, McDowall State School ranks higher (73.2 vs 56.5 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 McDowall State School and Prince of Peace Lutheran College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mcdowall and Everton Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McDowall State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prince of Peace Lutheran College has 13.9.
How do McDowall State School and Prince of Peace Lutheran College rank in QLD?
McDowall State School is 61st of 804 and Prince of Peace Lutheran College is 99th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.