Lota State School vs Manly West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 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 West State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Lota State School Lota QLD | Manly West State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 804 | #471 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1092 of 4,908 | #3422 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 244 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 124 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Lota 4179 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lotass.eq.edu.au | manlywestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lota State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 40.0).
- •Lota State School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manly West State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Lota State School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 232.
- •Lota State School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -49%).
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 West State School?
On the Success Index, Lota State School ranks higher (69.1 vs 40.0 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 West State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lota and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lota State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly West State School has 13.6.
How do Lota State School and Manly West State School rank in QLD?
Lota State School is 110th of 804 and Manly West State School is 471st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.