St James Lutheran College
St James Lutheran College is an independent combined school in Urraween, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 754 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Urraween QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St James Lutheran College compares
By ICSEA, St James Lutheran College ranks 136th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay, an independent combined school 0.3 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. St James Lutheran College scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
St James 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 Urraween
St James Lutheran College is located in Urraween, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,063/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 7,951.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Urraween suburb profileSchools near St James Lutheran College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St James Lutheran College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Christian College Hervey BayIndependent Combined · Urraween | 0.3 km | 1010 | 28 lower | 631 |
| Yarrilee State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urraween | 1.3 km | 965 | 73 lower | 732 |
| Xavier Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Hervey Bay | 1.6 km | 1021 | 17 lower | 1,322 |
| Hervey Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pialba | 2.7 km | 963 | 75 lower | 1,280 |
| Pialba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pialba | 2.9 km | 901 | 137 lower | 367 |
| Kawungan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kawungan | 3.7 km | 976 | 62 lower | 877 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 4.6 km | 1098 | 60 higher | 1,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St James Lutheran College a government school?
No, St James Lutheran College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does St James Lutheran College offer?
St James Lutheran College offers Prep-12.
What is St James Lutheran College's ICSEA score?
St James Lutheran College has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St James Lutheran College?
St James Lutheran College has 754 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St James Lutheran College?
The nearest schools to St James Lutheran College are Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay (0.3 km), Yarrilee State School (1.3 km), Xavier Catholic College (1.6 km).
Where is St James Lutheran College located?
St James Lutheran College is located in Urraween, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at https://www.stjameslc.qld.edu.au.