Spring Mountain State School vs St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Mountain State School
Spring Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
939 students · ICSEA 1089
St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
Springfield Central · Independent combined · Prep-12
784 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Spring Mountain State School Spring Mountain QLD | St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Springfield Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 804 | #33 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #418 of 4,908 | #256 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 939 | 784 |
| Girls / boys | 432 / 507 | 400 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 144 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +382% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 36.4 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Spring Mountain 4300 | Springfield Central 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | springmountainss.eq.edu.au | www.stpeters.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spring Mountain State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 70.5).
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Spring Mountain State School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 784.
- •Spring Mountain State School has grown faster over five years (382% vs 28%).
- •Spring Mountain State School is a government school while St Peters Lutheran College Springfield 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 Spring Mountain State School better than St Peters Lutheran College Springfield?
On the Success Index, Spring Mountain State School ranks higher (76.7 vs 70.5 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 Spring Mountain State School and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Spring Mountain and Springfield Central in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spring Mountain State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield has 14.9.
How do Spring Mountain State School and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield rank in QLD?
Spring Mountain State School is 36th of 804 and St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is 33rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.