Forest Lake State School vs St John's Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
St John's Anglican College
Forest Lake · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,329 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Forest Lake State School Forest Lake QLD | St John's Anglican College Forest Lake QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 804 | #38 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2752 of 4,908 | #274 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 738 | 1,329 |
| Girls / boys | 338 / 400 | 648 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 66.1 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Forest Lake 4078 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlakess.eq.edu.au | www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 49.2).
- •St John's Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Lake State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •St John's Anglican College is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 738.
- •St John's Anglican College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -13%).
- •Forest Lake State 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 School better than St John's Anglican College?
On the Success Index, St John's Anglican College ranks higher (69.4 vs 49.2 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 St John's Anglican College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Lake State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Anglican College has 14.8.
How do Forest Lake State School and St John's Anglican College rank in QLD?
Forest Lake State School is 336th of 804 and St John's Anglican College is 38th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.