Head-to-head · 2026
Immanuel Lutheran College vs Pacific Lutheran College
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Sunshine Coast. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 11 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- ICSEA gap of 17: Immanuel Lutheran College draws from a more advantaged community.
- Both schools are in Sunshine Coast, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Immanuel Lutheran College | Pacific Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Buderim, Sunshine Coast | Meridan Plains, Sunshine Coast |
| Sector | Lutheran | Lutheran |
| Gender | co-educational | co-educational |
| Year levels | Prep-Year 12 | Kindergarten-Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1119 | 1102 |
| Year 12 fee | $13,860 | $11,960 |
| Year 7 fee | $12,720 | $10,040 |
| Boarding | Day school | Day school |
| Founded | 1979 | 2001 |
| Religion | Lutheran Church of Australia | Lutheran Church of Australia |
All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Immanuel Lutheran College
Standout strengths
- ›Longest-serving independent school on Sunshine Coast (est. 1979)
- ›23-hectare rainforest campus with innovative mobile and online learning
- ›Strong academic results and Christian community values
Lutheran co-educational school in Buderim, Sunshine Coast. Longest-serving independent school on Sunshine Coast (est. 1979).
See full profile →Pacific Lutheran College
Standout strengths
- ›Newest major Lutheran school on Sunshine Coast (est. 2001)
- ›Four-section structure: Foundation (P-2), Junior (3-5), Middle (6-9), Senior (10-12)
- ›Harvard Teaching for Understanding framework integrated into curriculum
Lutheran co-educational school in Meridan Plains, Sunshine Coast. Newest major Lutheran school on Sunshine Coast (est. 2001).
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is better, Immanuel Lutheran College or Pacific Lutheran College?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Immanuel Lutheran College. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Pacific Lutheran College is more affordable. Both are in Sunshine Coast. 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 Immanuel Lutheran College and Pacific Lutheran College?
Immanuel Lutheran College's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $13,860 (Year 7: $12,720). Pacific Lutheran College's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $11,960 (Year 7: $10,040). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for Immanuel Lutheran College vs Pacific Lutheran College?
Immanuel Lutheran College has an ICSEA score of 1119; Pacific Lutheran College has 1102. 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, Immanuel Lutheran College or Pacific Lutheran College?
Immanuel Lutheran College is the older school (founded 1979 vs 2001 for Pacific Lutheran College).
Do Immanuel Lutheran College or Pacific Lutheran College offer boarding?
Immanuel Lutheran College: Day school only. Pacific Lutheran College: Day school only.
Next step
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