Independent Lutheran primary school of 333 students (Prep–6) in Bundaberg, Queensland.
NAPLAN 18 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
St John's Lutheran Primary School is also known as SJLPS, SJLPS Bundaberg and St John's Lutheran PS.
St John's Lutheran Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 50/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1024, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St John's Lutheran Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 385 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 476, below the national average of 490 for that year level. 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.
St John's Lutheran Primary School is a small independent primary school with approximately 333 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St John's Lutheran Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
St John's Lutheran Primary School is located in Bundaberg, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1024 (58th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.