Carole Park State School vs Forest Lake State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carole Park State School
Wacol · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 905
Forest Lake State School
Forest Lake · Government primary · Prep-6
738 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Carole Park State School Wacol QLD | Forest Lake State School Forest Lake QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 804 | #336 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4177 of 4,908 | #2752 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 167 | 738 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 87 | 338 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 54.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wacol 4076 | Forest Lake 4078 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caroleparkss.eq.edu.au | forestlakess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 29.3).
- •Forest Lake State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carole Park State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Forest Lake State School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 167.
- •Carole Park State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
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 Carole Park State School better than Forest Lake State School?
On the Success Index, Forest Lake State School ranks higher (49.2 vs 29.3 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 Carole Park State School and Forest Lake State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wacol and Forest Lake in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carole Park State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Lake State School has 13.5.
How do Carole Park State School and Forest Lake State School rank in QLD?
Carole Park State School is 613th of 804 and Forest Lake State School is 336th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.