Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School vs Rivermount College
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (Pimpama) and Rivermount College (Yatala) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 students and Rivermount College has 982 (ACARA 2025). They are about 9.7 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (school website) · Rivermount College (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 | Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School | Rivermount College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Pimpama | Yatala |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Lutheran | Non-denominational (Christian) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Swimming, Athletics, Volleyball |
| Distance apart | About 9.7 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is Lutheran; Rivermount College is Non-denominational (Christian).
- Size: Rivermount College is the larger school, with 188 more students.
- Listed by Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School but not Rivermount College: Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Cricket, Basketball and Tennis.
- Listed by Rivermount College but not Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School: Indoor sports centre and Library.
History
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
Rivermount College
Rivermount College was established in 1992 as a non-denominational, co-educational Christian college at Yatala.
Source: rivermount.net
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Rivermount College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 students and Rivermount College has 982 (ACARA 2025).
Is Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School or Rivermount College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School or Rivermount College?
Rivermount College is bigger: 982 students against 794 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Rivermount College have?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 14.5 students per teacher and Rivermount College has 13.9 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School or Rivermount College?
Rivermount College is older. Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School was founded in 2012 and Rivermount College in 1992.
Do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Rivermount College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Rivermount College?
About 9.7 km in a straight line: Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is in Pimpama and Rivermount College is in Yatala.
How do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and Rivermount College 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