Belgian Gardens State School vs Lochington State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 527 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belgian Gardens State School
Belgian Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
595 students · ICSEA 1055
Lochington State School
Lochington · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Belgian Gardens State School Belgian Gardens QLD | Lochington State School Lochington QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1838 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 595 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 306 | 10 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | – |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Belgian Gardens 4810 | Lochington 4722 |
| Council area | Townsville | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | belgiangardensss.eq.edu.au | lochingtonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lochington State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.9 vs 61.0).
- •Belgian Gardens State School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 16.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belgian Gardens State School better than Lochington State School?
On the Success Index, Lochington State School ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belgian Gardens State School and Lochington State School?
About 527 km in a straight line, between Belgian Gardens and Lochington in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Belgian Gardens State School and Lochington State School rank in QLD?
Belgian Gardens State School is 199th of 804 and Lochington State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.