Forest Lake State High School vs Inala Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake State High School
Forest Lake · Government high school · 7-12
1,673 students · ICSEA 969
Inala Flexible School
Inala · Catholic special · 7-12
94 students · ICSEA 823
| Measure | Forest Lake State High School Forest Lake QLD | Inala Flexible School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1108 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,673 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 863 | 39 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 321 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 228 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 823 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 129.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.5 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 50% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlakeshs.eq.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/inala-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake State High School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inala Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.9).
- •Forest Lake State High School is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 94.
- •Inala Flexible School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 6%).
- •Forest Lake State High School is a government school while Inala Flexible 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 Lake State High School better than Inala Flexible 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 Forest Lake State High School and Inala Flexible School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Lake State High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inala Flexible School has 9.9.
How do Forest Lake State High School and Inala Flexible School rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State High School is 184th of 269 and Inala Flexible School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.