Holy Spirit School vs Lawnton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
Bray Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
484 students · ICSEA 1031
Lawnton State School
Lawnton · Government primary · Prep-6
643 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Holy Spirit School Bray Park QLD | Lawnton State School Lawnton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 804 | #499 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2565 of 4,908 | #3560 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 484 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 236 | 312 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bray Park 4500 | Lawnton 4501 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyspiritbraypark.qld.edu.au | lawntonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 38.2).
- •Holy Spirit School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Lawnton State School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 484.
- •Lawnton State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while Lawnton State School is a government 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 Holy Spirit School better than Lawnton State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit School ranks higher (51.8 vs 38.2 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 Holy Spirit School and Lawnton State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bray Park and Lawnton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lawnton State School has 15.0.
How do Holy Spirit School and Lawnton State School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit School is 307th of 804 and Lawnton State School is 499th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.