Griffin State School vs North Lakes State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin State School
Griffin · Government primary · Prep-6
1,159 students · ICSEA 1015
North Lakes State College
North Lakes · Government combined · Prep-12
2,407 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Griffin State School Griffin QLD | North Lakes State College North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 804 | #190 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2419 of 4,908 | #891 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,159 | 2,407 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 591 | 1,232 / 1,175 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 243 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 190.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 91.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Griffin 4503 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | griffinss.eq.edu.au | northlakescollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Griffin State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 38.3).
- •North Lakes State College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lakes State College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •North Lakes State College is the larger school with 2,407 students compared with 1,159.
- •Griffin State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -10%).
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 Griffin State School better than North Lakes State College?
On the Success Index, Griffin State School ranks higher (53.9 vs 38.3 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 Griffin State School and North Lakes State College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Griffin and North Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffin State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Lakes State College has 12.7.
How do Griffin State School and North Lakes State College rank in QLD?
Griffin State School is 281st of 804 and North Lakes State College is 190th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.