Forest Lake State High School vs Kilcoy State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 86 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
Kilcoy State High School
Kilcoy · Government high school · 7-12
432 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Forest Lake State High School Forest Lake QLD | Kilcoy State High School Kilcoy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 269 | #144 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1108 of 1,472 | #910 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,673 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 863 | 223 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 321 | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | 228 | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 129.4 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.5 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Kilcoy 4515 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | forestlakeshs.eq.edu.au | kilcoyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilcoy State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 33.2).
- •Kilcoy State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Forest Lake State High School is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 432.
- •Forest Lake State High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -4%).
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 Kilcoy State High School?
On the Success Index, Kilcoy State High School ranks higher (41.8 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 Kilcoy State High School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Kilcoy 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 Kilcoy State High School has 11.0.
How do Forest Lake State High School and Kilcoy State High School rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State High School is 184th of 269 and Kilcoy State High School is 144th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.