Forest Hill State School vs Laidley District State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill State School
Forest Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 965
Laidley District State School
Laidley · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Forest Hill State School Forest Hill QLD | Laidley District State School Laidley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #517 of 804 | #743 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3668 of 4,908 | #4745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 128 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 72 | 176 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 22% |
| Suburb | Forest Hill 4342 | Laidley 4341 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foresthillss.eq.edu.au | laidleydistrictss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 20.6).
- •Forest Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Laidley District State School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 128.
- •Forest Hill State School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Forest Hill State School better than Laidley District State School?
On the Success Index, Forest Hill State School ranks higher (36.5 vs 20.6 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 Forest Hill State School and Laidley District State School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Laidley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Hill State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laidley District State School has 14.3.
How do Forest Hill State School and Laidley District State School rank in QLD?
Forest Hill State School is 517th of 804 and Laidley District State School is 743rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.