Gatton State School vs Lockyer District State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 749 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gatton State School
Gatton · Government primary · Prep-6
399 students · ICSEA 875
Lockyer District State High School
Gatton · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Gatton State School Gatton QLD | Lockyer District State High School Gatton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #786 of 804 | #213 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4872 of 4,908 | #1244 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 399 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 229 | 440 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 82.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 37.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 11% |
| Suburb | Gatton 4343 | Gatton 4343 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gattonss.eq.edu.au | lockyerdistrictshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lockyer District State High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.5 vs 16.4).
- •Lockyer District State High School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lockyer District State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Lockyer District State High School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 399.
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 Gatton State School better than Lockyer District State High School?
On the Success Index, Lockyer District State High School ranks higher (27.5 vs 16.4 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 Gatton State School and Lockyer District State High School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Gatton and Gatton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gatton State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockyer District State High School has 11.6.
How do Gatton State School and Lockyer District State High School rank in QLD?
Gatton State School is 786th of 804 and Lockyer District State High School is 213th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.