Lowood State High School vs Tarampa State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.2 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
Tarampa State School
Tarampa · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Lowood State High School Lowood QLD | Tarampa State School Tarampa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 269 | #574 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1384 of 1,472 | #3988 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 643 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 338 | 43 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 86 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Lowood 4311 | Tarampa 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lowoodshs.eq.edu.au | tarampass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tarampa State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.9 vs 21.7).
- •Tarampa State School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowood State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.8).
- •Lowood State High School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 93.
- •Tarampa State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
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 Tarampa State School?
On the Success Index, Tarampa State School ranks higher (31.9 vs 21.7 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 Lowood State High School and Tarampa State School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lowood and Tarampa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowood State High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarampa State School has 15.8.
How do Lowood State High School and Tarampa State School rank in QLD?
Lowood State High School is 247th of 269 and Tarampa State School is 574th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.