St Paul's Lutheran Primary School vs Tullawong State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 265 m 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
Tullawong State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | St Paul's Lutheran Primary School Caboolture QLD | Tullawong State School Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 804 | #761 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2088 of 4,908 | #4793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 339 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 162 | 230 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 23% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stpaulslps.qld.edu.au/ | tullawongss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 19.6).
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tullawong State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Tullawong State School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 339.
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -19%).
- •St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while Tullawong 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 Paul's Lutheran Primary School better than Tullawong State School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 19.6 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 Tullawong State School?
About 265 m 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 Tullawong State School has 12.1.
How do St Paul's Lutheran Primary School and Tullawong State School rank in QLD?
St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is 236th of 804 and Tullawong State School is 761st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.