Head-to-head · 2026

Hillbrook Anglican School vs St Peters Lutheran College

Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Brisbane. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: Hillbrook Anglican School is Anglican; St Peters Lutheran College is Lutheran.
  • Gender: Hillbrook Anglican School is co-ed; St Peters Lutheran College is co-educational.
  • St Peters Lutheran College offers boarding; Hillbrook Anglican School is day-only.
  • Year 12 fees differ by $6,188: Hillbrook Anglican School is more affordable.
  • St Peters Lutheran College is the older school (est. 1945 vs 1987).
  • Both schools are in Brisbane, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Hillbrook Anglican School St Peters Lutheran College
City / suburbEnoggera, BrisbaneIndooroopilly, Brisbane
SectorAnglicanLutheran
Genderco-edco-educational
Year levels7-12Prep-Year 12
ICSEA11751183
Year 12 fee$19,900$26,088
Year 7 fee$19,900$24,708
BoardingDay schoolYes
Founded19871945
ReligionAnglicanLutheran Church of Australia

All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

Hillbrook Anglican School

Standout strengths

  • Very high ICSEA of 1175 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 99% of Australian schools; co-ed, about 711 students Years 7-12
  • Signature compulsory Outdoor Education Program embedded across every year level (camping, kayaking, rock-climbing, orienteering) focused on relationships and reflection - a defining part of the school culture
  • All-inclusive single flat fee covering a maintained Apple laptop, all textbooks/e-texts, standard camps and Outdoor Education days, and student accident insurance

Independent co-educational Anglican secondary school (Years 7-12) in Enoggera, north-west Brisbane, known for its Outdoor Education ethos.

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St Peters Lutheran College

Standout strengths

  • IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways
  • Largest Lutheran co-ed school in QLD
  • Strong music conservatorium and outdoor ed (Crows Nest)

Lutheran co-educational school in Indooroopilly, Brisbane. IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is better, Hillbrook Anglican School or St Peters Lutheran College?

"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, St Peters Lutheran College. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Hillbrook Anglican School is more affordable. Both are in Brisbane. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child – visit open days and talk to current parents.

What are the 2026 fees for Hillbrook Anglican School and St Peters Lutheran College?

Hillbrook Anglican School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $19,900 (Year 7: $19,900). St Peters Lutheran College's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $26,088 (Year 7: $24,708). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.

What are the ICSEA scores for Hillbrook Anglican School vs St Peters Lutheran College?

Hillbrook Anglican School has an ICSEA score of 1175; St Peters Lutheran College has 1183. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community – it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.

Which school is older, Hillbrook Anglican School or St Peters Lutheran College?

St Peters Lutheran College is the older school (founded 1945 vs 1987 for Hillbrook Anglican School).

Do Hillbrook Anglican School or St Peters Lutheran College offer boarding?

Hillbrook Anglican School: Day school only. St Peters Lutheran College: Yes.

Next step

Model the 6-year cost for either school

Project Year 7-12 tuition with 4.5% annual indexation. Add boarding, levies and sibling discounts. Compare side-by-side.

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