Glamorgan Vale State School vs Lowood State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glamorgan Vale State School
Glamorgan Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 1005
Lowood State High School
Lowood · Government high school · 7-12
643 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Glamorgan Vale State School Glamorgan Vale QLD | Lowood State High School Lowood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #337 of 804 | #247 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2753 of 4,908 | #1384 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 92 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 53 | 305 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 59.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 16% |
| Suburb | Glamorgan Vale 4306 | Lowood 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glamorganvaless.eq.edu.au | lowoodshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glamorgan Vale State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 21.7).
- •Glamorgan Vale State School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowood State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.4).
- •Lowood State High School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 92.
- •Glamorgan Vale State School has grown faster over five years (42% 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 Glamorgan Vale State School better than Lowood State High School?
On the Success Index, Glamorgan Vale State School ranks higher (49.2 vs 21.7 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 Glamorgan Vale State School and Lowood State High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Glamorgan Vale and Lowood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glamorgan Vale State School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowood State High School has 10.8.
How do Glamorgan Vale State School and Lowood State High School rank in QLD?
Glamorgan Vale State School is 337th of 804 and Lowood State High School is 247th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.