Geelong Lutheran College vs Iona College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong Lutheran College
Armstrong Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,317 students · ICSEA 1101
Iona College Geelong
Charlemont · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,332 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek VIC | Iona College Geelong Charlemont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 239 | #69 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 1,259 | #157 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,317 | 1,332 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 698 | 630 / 702 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | 305 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.6% | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +92% | +776% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.2 | 101.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 76.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armstrong Creek 3217 | Charlemont 3217 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glc.vic.edu.au/ | iona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Iona College Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 69.8).
- •Geelong Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Iona College Geelong is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 1,317.
- •Iona College Geelong has grown faster over five years (776% vs 92%).
- •Geelong Lutheran College is a independent school while Iona College Geelong 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 Geelong Lutheran College better than Iona College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Iona College Geelong ranks higher (75.5 vs 69.8 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 Geelong Lutheran College and Iona College Geelong?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Armstrong Creek and Charlemont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong Lutheran College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona College Geelong has 13.1.
How do Geelong Lutheran College and Iona College Geelong rank in VIC?
Geelong Lutheran College is 82nd of 239 and Iona College Geelong is 69th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.