Peace Lutheran College vs Whitfield State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peace Lutheran College
Kamerunga · Independent combined · Prep-12
544 students · ICSEA 1054
Whitfield State School
Whitfield · Government primary · Prep-6
774 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Peace Lutheran College Kamerunga QLD | Whitfield State School Whitfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 275 | #473 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #569 of 1,259 | #3432 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 544 | 774 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 277 | 393 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 63 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.9 | 49.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 23% |
| Suburb | Kamerunga 4870 | Whitfield 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.plc.qld.edu.au | whitfieldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peace Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 39.9).
- •Peace Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peace Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Whitfield State School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 544.
- •Whitfield State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -16%).
- •Peace Lutheran College is a independent school while Whitfield State School is a government 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 Peace Lutheran College better than Whitfield State School?
On the Success Index, Peace Lutheran College ranks higher (53.8 vs 39.9 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 Peace Lutheran College and Whitfield State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Kamerunga and Whitfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peace Lutheran College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitfield State School has 15.8.
How do Peace Lutheran College and Whitfield State School rank in QLD?
Peace Lutheran College is 109th of 275 and Whitfield State School is 473rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.