Mango Hill State Secondary College vs North Lakes State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mango Hill State Secondary College
Mango Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 1031
North Lakes State College
North Lakes · Government combined · Prep-12
2,407 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Mango Hill State Secondary College Mango Hill QLD | North Lakes State College North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 269 | #190 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 1,472 | #891 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 2,407 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 476 | 1,232 / 1,175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 243 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +315% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.1 | 190.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 91.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mango Hill 4509 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mangohillssc.eq.edu.au | northlakescollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 38.3).
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •North Lakes State College is the larger school with 2,407 students compared with 1,005.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (315% vs -10%).
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 Mango Hill State Secondary College better than North Lakes State College?
On the Success Index, Mango Hill State Secondary College ranks higher (62.5 vs 38.3 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College and North Lakes State College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mango Hill and North Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mango Hill State Secondary College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Lakes State College has 12.7.
How do Mango Hill State Secondary College and North Lakes State College rank in QLD?
Mango Hill State Secondary College is 49th of 269 and North Lakes State College is 190th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.