Emu Creek State School vs Forest Lake State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 102 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emu Creek State School
East Greenmount · Government primary · Prep-6
42 students · ICSEA 1015
Forest Lake State School
Forest Lake · Government primary · Prep-6
738 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Emu Creek State School East Greenmount QLD | Forest Lake State School Forest Lake QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #336 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2752 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 42 | 738 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 22 | 338 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 54.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | East Greenmount 4359 | Forest Lake 4078 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | emucreekss.eq.edu.au | forestlakess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.5 vs 49.2).
- •Forest Lake State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Forest Lake State School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 42.
- •Emu Creek State School has grown faster over five years (75% 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 Emu Creek State School better than Forest Lake State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emu Creek State School and Forest Lake State School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between East Greenmount and Forest Lake in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Creek State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Lake State School has 13.5.
How do Emu Creek State School and Forest Lake State School rank in QLD?
Emu Creek State School is unranked and Forest Lake State School is 336th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.