Elanora State School vs Lota State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elanora State School
Elanora · Government primary · Prep-6
924 students · ICSEA 1061
Lota State School
Lota · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Elanora State School Elanora QLD | Lota State School Lota QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 804 | #110 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1469 of 4,908 | #1092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 924 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 460 | 127 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Elanora 4221 | Lota 4179 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elanorass.eq.edu.au | lotass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lota State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 64.8).
- •Elanora State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Elanora State School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 244.
- •Lota State School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -12%).
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 Elanora State School better than Lota State School?
On the Success Index, Lota State School ranks higher (69.1 vs 64.8 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 Elanora State School and Lota State School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Elanora and Lota in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elanora State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lota State School has 15.3.
How do Elanora State School and Lota State School rank in QLD?
Elanora State School is 146th of 804 and Lota State School is 110th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.