Forest Lake State School vs Serviceton South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Serviceton South State School
Inala · Government primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Forest Lake State School Forest Lake QLD | Serviceton South State School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 804 | #570 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2752 of 4,908 | #3973 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 738 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 338 / 400 | 221 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlakess.eq.edu.au | servicetonsouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 32.2).
- •Forest Lake State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Serviceton South State School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •Forest Lake State School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 454.
- •Serviceton South State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
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 Serviceton South State School?
On the Success Index, Forest Lake State School ranks higher (49.2 vs 32.2 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 School and Serviceton South State School?
About 1.9 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 Serviceton South State School has 12.6.
How do Forest Lake State School and Serviceton South State School rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State School is 336th of 804 and Serviceton South State School is 570th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.