Ormiston College vs Redeemer Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston College
Ormiston · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,524 students · ICSEA 1148
Redeemer Lutheran College
Rochedale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,111 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Ormiston College Ormiston QLD | Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 275 | #26 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #262 of 1,259 | #232 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,524 | 1,111 |
| Girls / boys | 764 / 760 | 586 / 525 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 62 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.7 | 78.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 66.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ormiston 4160 | Rochedale 4123 |
| Council area | Redland | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ormiston.qld.edu.au/ | www.redeemer.com.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 70.0).
- •Ormiston College has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Ormiston College is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 1,111.
- •Ormiston College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
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 Ormiston College better than Redeemer Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran College ranks higher (71.7 vs 70.0 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 Ormiston College and Redeemer Lutheran College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Ormiston and Rochedale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ormiston College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redeemer Lutheran College has 14.1.
How do Ormiston College and Redeemer Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Ormiston College is 36th of 275 and Redeemer Lutheran College is 26th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.