Lota State School vs Manly State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lota State School
Lota · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1061
Manly State School
Manly · Government primary · Prep-6
691 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Lota State School Lota QLD | Manly State School Manly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 804 | #124 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1092 of 4,908 | #1230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 244 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 339 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lota 4179 | Manly 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lotass.eq.edu.au | manlyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lota State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 67.7).
- •Manly State School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lota State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Manly State School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 244.
- •Lota State School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -1%).
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 Lota State School better than Manly State School?
On the Success Index, Lota State School ranks higher (69.1 vs 67.7 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 Lota State School and Manly State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lota and Manly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lota State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly State School has 16.4.
How do Lota State School and Manly State School rank in QLD?
Lota State School is 110th of 804 and Manly State School is 124th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.