Livingstone Christian College vs Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
Livingstone Christian College (Ormeau) and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (Pimpama) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Livingstone Christian College has 1,222 students and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 (ACARA 2025). They are about 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Livingstone Christian College (school website) · Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (school website)
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Every year level’s fees from each school’s own schedule, the results each school publishes, and the total cost to Year 12, side by side.
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Livingstone Christian College | Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Ormeau | Pimpama |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Christian | Lutheran |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library, Science / STEM labs, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 1.9 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Livingstone Christian College is Christian; Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is Lutheran.
- Size: Livingstone Christian College is the larger school, with 428 more students.
- Listed by Livingstone Christian College but not Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School: Indoor sports centre, Library and Science / STEM labs.
- Listed by Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School but not Livingstone Christian College: Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Cricket, Tennis and Volleyball.
History
Livingstone Christian College
Livingstone Christian College opened in January 2002 with a class of seven students at Ormeau.
Source: livingstone.qld.edu.au
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS) was founded in 2012. It runs a kindergarten and Prep to Year 12 on one site of nearly 20 hectares, including eight hectares of bushland.
Source: lords.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Livingstone Christian College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Livingstone Christian College has 1,222 students and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 (ACARA 2025).
Is Livingstone Christian College or Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Livingstone Christian College or Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?
Livingstone Christian College is bigger: 1,222 students against 794 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Livingstone Christian College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School have?
Livingstone Christian College has 13.9 students per teacher and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 14.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Livingstone Christian College or Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?
Livingstone Christian College is older. Livingstone Christian College was founded in 2002 and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School in 2012.
Do Livingstone Christian College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Livingstone Christian College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line: Livingstone Christian College is in Ormeau and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is in Pimpama.
How do Livingstone Christian College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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School profiles
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology