Immanuel Lutheran College in Buderim is built around experiential learning and outdoor education.
NAPLAN averaging +36 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 82.8; the result is a B+ overall.
Immanuel Lutheran College in Buderim is built around experiential learning and outdoor education. The school runs its own Mt Binga facility and RITE Journey program, offering camps and hands-on learning that sit at the heart of school life. The Arts program is strong, and a dedicated Innovation Hub supports technology and design thinking. Facilities include a native cuisine garden and forest footprints for environmental study. The community is tight-knit and pastoral, suiting families who value practical learning, outdoor exposure, and personal care alongside academics.
Immanuel Lutheran College is also known as ILC Buderim.
Median ATAR 82.8 ranks #18 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Independent schools, ranks #12 of 12.
26.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #18 of 19 Queensland schools.
Immanuel Lutheran College has an overall SchoolRank score of 64/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 67/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1120, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Immanuel Lutheran College, Year 3 students averaged 441 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 528, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 581, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 601, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Immanuel Lutheran College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,239 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Immanuel Lutheran College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Immanuel Lutheran College has a median ATAR of 82.8. 26% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 44% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 100%. 50% of students received a university offer.
Immanuel Lutheran College is located in Buderim, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1120 (89th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.