North Lakes State College vs Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 896 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Lakes State College
North Lakes · Government combined · Prep-12
2,407 students · ICSEA 1018
Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay
North Lakes · Independent special · 7-12
259 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | North Lakes State College North Lakes QLD | Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #891 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,407 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 1,232 / 1,175 | 115 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 253 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 190.1 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 91.2 | 38.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 16% |
| Suburb | North Lakes 4509 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northlakescollege.eq.edu.au | www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •North Lakes State College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Lakes State College is the larger school with 2,407 students compared with 259.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay has grown faster over five years (96% vs -10%).
- •North Lakes State College is a government school while Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay 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 North Lakes State College better than Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay?
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 North Lakes State College and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay?
About 896 m in a straight line, between North Lakes and North Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Lakes State College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay has 12.6.
How do North Lakes State College and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay rank in QLD?
North Lakes State College is 190th of 275 and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.