Mount Murchison State School vs Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Murchison State School
Mount Murchison · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 921
Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela
Biloela · Independent combined · Prep-12
317 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Mount Murchison State School Mount Murchison QLD | Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela Biloela QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #145 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #715 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 17 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 9 | 181 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 39 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Murchison 4715 | Biloela 4715 |
| Council area | Banana | Banana |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mtmurchisonss.eq.edu.au | www.redeemer.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 15.7).
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela is the larger school with 317 students compared with 17.
- •Mount Murchison State School is a government school while Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela 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 Mount Murchison State School better than Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela ranks higher (47.3 vs 15.7 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 Mount Murchison State School and Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Murchison and Biloela in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mount Murchison State School and Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela rank in QLD?
Mount Murchison State School is unranked and Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela is 145th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.