Forest Lake State School vs Inala Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake State School
Forest Lake · Government primary · Prep-6
738 students · ICSEA 1015
Inala Flexible School
Inala · Catholic special · 7-12
94 students · ICSEA 823
| Measure | Forest Lake State School Forest Lake QLD | Inala Flexible School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2752 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 738 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 338 / 400 | 39 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 823 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 50% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlakess.eq.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/inala-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inala Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.5).
- •Forest Lake State School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 94.
- •Inala Flexible School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -13%).
- •Forest Lake State 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 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 School and Inala Flexible School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Lake State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inala Flexible School has 9.9.
How do Forest Lake State School and Inala Flexible School rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State School is 336th of 804 and Inala Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.