Lota State School vs South East Brisbane Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
South East Brisbane Steiner School
Thorneside · Independent primary · Prep-6
30 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Lota State School Lota QLD | South East Brisbane Steiner School Thorneside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1092 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 244 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 17 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Lota 4179 | Thorneside 4158 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lotass.eq.edu.au | www.sebsteinerschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lota State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 61.8).
- •Lota State School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South East Brisbane Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.3).
- •Lota State School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 30.
- •Lota State School is a government school while South East Brisbane Steiner School is an independent 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 Lota State School better than South East Brisbane Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Lota State School ranks higher (69.1 vs 61.8 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 South East Brisbane Steiner School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lota and Thorneside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lota State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South East Brisbane Steiner School has 8.8.
How do Lota State School and South East Brisbane Steiner School rank in QLD?
Lota State School is 110th of 804 and South East Brisbane Steiner School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.