Lota State School vs St John Vianney's Primary 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
St John Vianney's Primary School
Manly · Catholic primary · Prep-6
452 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Lota State School Lota QLD | St John Vianney's Primary School Manly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 804 | #160 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1092 of 4,908 | #1591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 244 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 238 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lota 4179 | Manly 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lotass.eq.edu.au | www.sjv.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lota State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 63.7).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lota State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.9).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 244.
- •Lota State School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -2%).
- •Lota State School is a government school while St John Vianney's Primary 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 Lota State School better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lota State School ranks higher (69.1 vs 63.7 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 St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 1.2 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 St John Vianney's Primary School has 16.9.
How do Lota State School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in QLD?
Lota State School is 110th of 804 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 160th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.