Laidley District State School vs Sophia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laidley District State School
Laidley · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 914
Sophia College
Plainland · Catholic high school · 7-11
450 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Laidley District State School Laidley QLD | Sophia College Plainland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #743 of 804 | #122 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4745 of 4,908 | #784 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 375 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 199 | 243 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 7% |
| Suburb | Laidley 4341 | Plainland 4341 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | laidleydistrictss.eq.edu.au | www.sophiacollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sophia College scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 20.6).
- •Sophia College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sophia College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •Sophia College is the larger school with 450 students compared with 375.
- •Laidley District State School is a government school while Sophia College is a catholic 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 Laidley District State School better than Sophia College?
On the Success Index, Sophia College ranks higher (47.7 vs 20.6 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 Laidley District State School and Sophia College?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Laidley and Plainland in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laidley District State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sophia College has 11.7.
How do Laidley District State School and Sophia College rank in QLD?
Laidley District State School is 743rd of 804 and Sophia College is 122nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.