Forest Hill State School vs Our Lady of Good Counsel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.9 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
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Gatton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Forest Hill State School Forest Hill QLD | Our Lady of Good Counsel School Gatton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #517 of 804 | #375 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3668 of 4,908 | #2931 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 128 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 72 | 115 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 9% |
| Suburb | Forest Hill 4342 | Gatton 4343 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foresthillss.eq.edu.au | www.olgcgatton.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 36.5).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Our Lady of Good Counsel School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 128.
- •Forest Hill State School is a government school while Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks higher (46.8 vs 36.5 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Gatton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Hill State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Good Counsel School has 14.4.
How do Forest Hill State School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School rank in QLD?
Forest Hill State School is 517th of 804 and Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 375th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.