Lowood State High School vs Patrick Estate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowood State High School
Lowood · Government high school · 7-12
643 students · ICSEA 915
Patrick Estate State School
Patrick Estate · Government primary · Prep-6
27 students · ICSEA 857
| Measure | Lowood State High School Lowood QLD | Patrick Estate State School Patrick Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1384 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 643 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 338 | 14 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 86 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 857 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 33% |
| Suburb | Lowood 4311 | Patrick Estate 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lowoodshs.eq.edu.au | patrickestatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lowood State High School scores higher on the Success Index (21.7 vs 19.8).
- •Lowood State High School has the higher ICSEA (915 vs 857), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Patrick Estate State School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.8).
- •Lowood State High School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 27.
- •Lowood State High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -31%).
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 Lowood State High School better than Patrick Estate State School?
On the Success Index, Lowood State High School ranks higher (21.7 vs 19.8 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 Lowood State High School and Patrick Estate State School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Lowood and Patrick Estate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowood State High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patrick Estate State School has 9.0.
How do Lowood State High School and Patrick Estate State School rank in QLD?
Lowood State High School is 247th of 269 and Patrick Estate State School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.