Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School vs St Joseph's College
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (Pimpama) is a independent school and St Joseph's College (Coomera) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025). They are about 6.1 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (school website) · St Joseph's College (school website)
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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 | St Joseph's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Pimpama | Coomera |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Lutheran | Catholic |
| 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 | Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 6.1 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; St Joseph's College is Catholic.
- Size: St Joseph's College is the larger school, with 505 more students.
- Listed by Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School but not St Joseph's College: Swimming pool, Gym and Oval.
- Listed by St Joseph's College but not Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School: Hockey and Water polo.
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
St Joseph's College
St Joseph’s College at Coomera opened in 2019 with 250 students in Prep to Year 4 and Year 7.
Source: stjosephscoomera.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and St Joseph's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
Is Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School or St Joseph's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School or St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is bigger: 1,299 students against 794 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and St Joseph's College have?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 14.5 students per teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.0 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School or St Joseph's College?
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is older. Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School was founded in 2012 and St Joseph's College in 2019.
Do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and St Joseph's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and St Joseph's College?
About 6.1 km in a straight line: Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is in Pimpama and St Joseph's College is in Coomera.
How do Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School and St Joseph's 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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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