St Paul's Lutheran Primary School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Lutheran Primary School
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
339 students · ICSEA 1042
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Caboolture · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | St Paul's Lutheran Primary School Caboolture QLD | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 804 | #399 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2088 of 4,908 | #3050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 339 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 162 | 321 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stpaulslps.qld.edu.au/ | www.stpeterscaboolture.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 45.5).
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 339.
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Paul's Lutheran Primary School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 45.5 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 St Paul's Lutheran Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do St Paul's Lutheran Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is 236th of 804 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 399th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.