Good News Lutheran College vs The Grange P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 850 m 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
The Grange P-12 College
Hoppers Crossing · Government combined · Prep-12
1,919 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Good News Lutheran College Tarneit VIC | The Grange P-12 College Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 239 | #220 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #243 of 1,259 | #1030 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,872 | 1,919 |
| Girls / boys | 916 / 956 | 915 / 1,004 |
| Foundation intake | 207 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | 171 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.2 | 147.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 58.4 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodnews.vic.edu.au | www.thegrange.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Good News Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 31.9).
- •Good News Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Grange P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •The Grange P-12 College is the larger school with 1,919 students compared with 1,872.
- •Good News Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (69% vs 5%).
- •Good News Lutheran College is a independent school while The Grange P-12 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 The Grange P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Good News Lutheran College ranks higher (71.0 vs 31.9 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 The Grange P-12 College?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Tarneit and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good News Lutheran College has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Grange P-12 College has 13.0.
How do Good News Lutheran College and The Grange P-12 College rank in VIC?
Good News Lutheran College is 78th of 239 and The Grange P-12 College is 220th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.