Good News Lutheran College
Good News Lutheran College is an independent combined school in Tarneit, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1116, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,872 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 77% of students have a language background other than English.
Tarneit VIC 3029. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Good News Lutheran College compares
By ICSEA, Good News Lutheran College ranks 76th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Davis Creek Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Good News Lutheran College scores 1116, above average.
Enrolment and location
Good News Lutheran College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Tarneit
Good News Lutheran College is located in Tarneit, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,103/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 56,370.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Tarneit suburb profileSchools near Good News Lutheran College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Good News Lutheran College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 0.5 km | 1046 | 70 lower | 930 |
| Islamic College of MelbourneIndependent Combined · Tarneit | 0.5 km | 1083 | 33 lower | 2,017 |
| The Grange P-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Hoppers Crossing | 0.9 km | 973 | 143 lower | 1,919 |
| Cambridge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hoppers Crossing | 1.6 km | 1036 | 80 lower | 660 |
| Karwan Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 1.8 km | 1067 | 49 lower | 823 |
| St James the Apostle SchoolCatholic Primary · Hoppers Crossing | 1.9 km | 1037 | 79 lower | 387 |
| Brinbeal Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Tarneit | 2.1 km | 1039 | 77 lower | 454 |
| Tarneit Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tarneit | 2.1 km | 1051 | 65 lower | 1,640 |
| Baden Powell P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Hoppers Crossing | 2.2 km | 1006 | 110 lower | 827 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good News Lutheran College a government school?
No, Good News Lutheran College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Good News Lutheran College offer?
Good News Lutheran College offers Prep-12.
What is Good News Lutheran College's ICSEA score?
Good News Lutheran College has an ICSEA score of 1116, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Good News Lutheran College?
Good News Lutheran College has 1,872 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Good News Lutheran College?
The nearest schools to Good News Lutheran College are Davis Creek Primary School (0.5 km), Islamic College of Melbourne (0.5 km), Warringa Park School-Bethany Road Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Good News Lutheran College located?
Good News Lutheran College is located in Tarneit, VIC 3029. Visit the school website at http://www.goodnews.vic.edu.au.