Bray Park State High School vs Lawnton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bray Park State High School
Bray Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,830 students · ICSEA 991
Lawnton State School
Lawnton · Government primary · Prep-6
643 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Bray Park State High School Bray Park QLD | Lawnton State School Lawnton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 269 | #499 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #776 of 1,472 | #3560 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,830 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 879 / 951 | 312 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 363 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 197 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 140.0 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.2 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bray Park 4500 | Lawnton 4501 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brayparkshs.eq.edu.au | lawntonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bray Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 38.2).
- •Bray Park State High School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bray Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Bray Park State High School is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 643.
- •Bray Park State High School has grown faster over five years (65% vs 14%).
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 Bray Park State High School better than Lawnton State School?
On the Success Index, Bray Park State High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 38.2 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 Bray Park State High School and Lawnton State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bray Park and Lawnton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bray Park State High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lawnton State School has 15.0.
How do Bray Park State High School and Lawnton State School rank in QLD?
Bray Park State High School is 119th of 269 and Lawnton State School is 499th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.