Fernvale State School vs Lowood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fernvale State School
Fernvale · Government primary · Prep-6
447 students · ICSEA 974
Lowood State School
Lowood · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Fernvale State School Fernvale QLD | Lowood State School Lowood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 804 | #760 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3653 of 4,908 | #4792 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 447 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 213 | 91 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | Fernvale 4306 | Lowood 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fernvaless.eq.edu.au | lowoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fernvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 19.6).
- •Fernvale State School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fernvale State School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 197.
- •Fernvale State School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -33%).
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 Fernvale State School better than Lowood State School?
On the Success Index, Fernvale State School ranks higher (36.8 vs 19.6 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 Fernvale State School and Lowood State School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Fernvale and Lowood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fernvale State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowood State School has 12.8.
How do Fernvale State School and Lowood State School rank in QLD?
Fernvale State School is 515th of 804 and Lowood State School is 760th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.