Grand Avenue State School vs Wellington Point State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue State School
Forest Lake · Government primary · Prep-6
917 students · ICSEA 1033
Wellington Point State School
Wellington Point · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Grand Avenue State School Forest Lake QLD | Wellington Point State School Wellington Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #272 of 804 | #305 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2356 of 4,908 | #2555 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 917 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 477 / 440 | 178 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forest Lake 4078 | Wellington Point 4160 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | grandavenuess.eq.edu.au | wellingtonpointss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grand Avenue State School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 52.1).
- •Grand Avenue State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Grand Avenue State School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 411.
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 Grand Avenue State School better than Wellington Point State School?
On the Success Index, Grand Avenue State School ranks higher (54.6 vs 52.1 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 Grand Avenue State School and Wellington Point State School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Wellington Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grand Avenue State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellington Point State School has 14.5.
How do Grand Avenue State School and Wellington Point State School rank in QLD?
Grand Avenue State School is 272nd of 804 and Wellington Point State School is 305th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.