Forest Lake State High School vs St John's Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 379 m 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
St John's Anglican College
Forest Lake · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,329 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Forest Lake State High School Forest Lake QLD | St John's Anglican College Forest Lake QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 269 | #38 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1108 of 1,472 | #274 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,673 | 1,329 |
| Girls / boys | 810 / 863 | 648 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 321 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | 228 | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 129.4 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.5 | 66.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Forest Lake 4078 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlakeshs.eq.edu.au | www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 33.2).
- •St John's Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Lake State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Lake State High School is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 1,329.
- •St John's Anglican College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 6%).
- •Forest Lake State High School is a government school while St John's Anglican College is an independent 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 St John's Anglican College?
On the Success Index, St John's Anglican College ranks higher (69.4 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 St John's Anglican College?
About 379 m in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake 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 St John's Anglican College has 14.8.
How do Forest Lake State High School and St John's Anglican College rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State High School is 184th of 269 and St John's Anglican College is 38th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.