Mango Hill State Secondary College vs The Lakes College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 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
The Lakes College
North Lakes · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,169 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Mango Hill State Secondary College Mango Hill QLD | The Lakes College North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 269 | #45 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 1,472 | #298 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,169 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 476 | 589 / 580 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +315% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.1 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 47.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mango Hill 4509 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mangohillssc.eq.edu.au | www.thelakescollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •The Lakes College scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 62.5).
- •The Lakes College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •The Lakes College is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 1,005.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (315% vs 23%).
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College is a government school while The Lakes College is an independent 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College better than The Lakes College?
On the Success Index, The Lakes College ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.5 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 The Lakes College?
About 2.2 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 The Lakes College has 14.0.
How do Mango Hill State Secondary College and The Lakes College rank in QLD?
Mango Hill State Secondary College is 49th of 269 and The Lakes College is 45th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.