Good News Lutheran College vs Tarneit P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good News Lutheran College
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,872 students · ICSEA 1116
Tarneit P-9 College
Tarneit · Government combined · Prep-9
2,010 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Good News Lutheran College Tarneit VIC | Tarneit P-9 College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 239 | #194 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #243 of 1,259 | #885 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 1,872 | 2,010 |
| Girls / boys | 916 / 956 | 968 / 1,042 |
| Foundation intake | 207 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 293 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.2 | 127.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 69.7 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodnews.vic.edu.au | www.tarneitcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Good News Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 38.6).
- •Good News Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tarneit P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Tarneit P-9 College is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 1,872.
- •Good News Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (69% vs -6%).
- •Good News Lutheran College is a independent school while Tarneit P-9 College 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 Good News Lutheran College better than Tarneit P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Good News Lutheran College ranks higher (71.0 vs 38.6 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 Good News Lutheran College and Tarneit P-9 College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good News Lutheran College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarneit P-9 College has 15.7.
How do Good News Lutheran College and Tarneit P-9 College rank in VIC?
Good News Lutheran College is 78th of 239 and Tarneit P-9 College is 194th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.