Nerang State High School vs Trinity Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nerang State High School
Nerang · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 970
Trinity Lutheran College
Ashmore · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,322 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Nerang State High School Nerang QLD | Trinity Lutheran College Ashmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 269 | #82 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 1,472 | #445 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 998 | 1,322 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 544 | 687 / 635 |
| Foundation intake | – | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.5 | 98.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 63.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nerang 4211 | Ashmore 4214 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nerangshs.eq.edu.au | www.tlc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 35.0).
- •Trinity Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nerang State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Trinity Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 998.
- •Trinity Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -14%).
- •Nerang State High School is a government school while Trinity 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 Nerang State High School better than Trinity Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Trinity Lutheran College ranks higher (61.1 vs 35.0 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 Nerang State High School and Trinity Lutheran College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Nerang and Ashmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nerang State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Lutheran College has 13.4.
How do Nerang State High School and Trinity Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Nerang State High School is 169th of 269 and Trinity Lutheran College is 82nd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.