Redeemer Lutheran College vs Rochedale State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redeemer Lutheran College
Rochedale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,111 students · ICSEA 1147
Rochedale State High School
Rochedale · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale QLD | Rochedale State High School Rochedale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 275 | #85 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #232 of 1,259 | #623 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,111 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 586 / 525 | 745 / 802 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 112 | 295 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 245 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.6 | 113.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rochedale 4123 | Rochedale 4123 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.redeemer.com.au | rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 55.1).
- •Redeemer Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rochedale State High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 1,111.
- •Redeemer Lutheran College is a independent school while Rochedale State High 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 Redeemer Lutheran College better than Rochedale State High School?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran College ranks higher (71.7 vs 55.1 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 Redeemer Lutheran College and Rochedale State High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rochedale and Rochedale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redeemer Lutheran College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rochedale State High School has 13.7.
How do Redeemer Lutheran College and Rochedale State High School rank in QLD?
Redeemer Lutheran College is 26th of 275 and Rochedale State High School is 85th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.