Lawnton State School vs Our Lady of the Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lawnton State School
Lawnton · Government primary · Prep-6
643 students · ICSEA 967
Our Lady of the Way School
Petrie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Lawnton State School Lawnton QLD | Our Lady of the Way School Petrie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #499 of 804 | #309 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3560 of 4,908 | #2567 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 643 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 312 / 331 | 109 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Lawnton 4501 | Petrie 4502 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lawntonss.eq.edu.au | www.petriecatholic.com/school |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 38.2).
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Way School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Lawnton State School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 246.
- •Lawnton State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -23%).
- •Lawnton State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Way School 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 Lawnton State School better than Our Lady of the Way School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way 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 Lawnton State School and Our Lady of the Way School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lawnton and Petrie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lawnton State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way School has 14.1.
How do Lawnton State School and Our Lady of the Way School rank in QLD?
Lawnton State School is 499th of 804 and Our Lady of the Way School is 309th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.