St James Lutheran College vs Yarrilee State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James Lutheran College
Urraween · Independent combined · Prep-12
754 students · ICSEA 1038
Yarrilee State School
Urraween · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | St James Lutheran College Urraween QLD | Yarrilee State School Urraween QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 275 | #552 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #744 of 1,259 | #3888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 754 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 382 / 372 | 380 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 14% |
| Suburb | Urraween 4655 | Urraween 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjameslc.qld.edu.au | yarrileess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 33.4).
- •St James Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •St James Lutheran College is the larger school with 754 students compared with 732.
- •St James Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
- •St James Lutheran College is a independent school while Yarrilee 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 St James Lutheran College better than Yarrilee State School?
On the Success Index, St James Lutheran College ranks higher (45.8 vs 33.4 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 St James Lutheran College and Yarrilee State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Urraween and Urraween in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James Lutheran College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrilee State School has 14.9.
How do St James Lutheran College and Yarrilee State School rank in QLD?
St James Lutheran College is 154th of 275 and Yarrilee State School is 552nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.