Lowood State School vs Patrick Estate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lowood State School
Lowood · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 906
Patrick Estate State School
Patrick Estate · Government primary · Prep-6
27 students · ICSEA 857
| Measure | Lowood State School Lowood QLD | Patrick Estate State School Patrick Estate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4792 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 197 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 106 | 14 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 857 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 33% |
| Suburb | Lowood 4311 | Patrick Estate 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lowoodss.eq.edu.au | patrickestatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.6 vs 19.8).
- •Lowood State School has the higher ICSEA (906 vs 857), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Patrick Estate State School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.8).
- •Lowood State School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 27.
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 School better than Patrick Estate State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lowood State School and Patrick Estate State School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Lowood and Patrick Estate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lowood State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patrick Estate State School has 9.0.
How do Lowood State School and Patrick Estate State School rank in QLD?
Lowood State School is 760th of 804 and Patrick Estate State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.