Forest Lake State High School vs Keebra Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 58 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
Keebra Park State High School
Southport · Government high school · 7-12
1,001 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Forest Lake State High School Forest Lake QLD | Keebra Park State High School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 269 | #162 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1108 of 1,472 | #1030 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,673 | 1,001 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 863 | 417 / 584 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 321 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 228 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 129.4 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.5 | 30.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlakeshs.eq.edu.au | keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Keebra Park State High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 33.2).
- •Forest Lake State High School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keebra Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Forest Lake State High School is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 1,001.
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 Keebra Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Keebra Park State High School ranks higher (36.7 vs 33.2 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 Lake State High School and Keebra Park State High School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Southport 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 Keebra Park State High School has 12.2.
How do Forest Lake State High School and Keebra Park State High School rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State High School is 184th of 269 and Keebra Park State High School is 162nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.