Pallara State School vs St John's Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pallara State School
Pallara · Government primary · Prep-6
1,337 students · ICSEA 1062
St John's Anglican College
Forest Lake · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,329 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Pallara State School Pallara QLD | St John's Anglican College Forest Lake QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 804 | #38 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1196 of 4,908 | #274 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,337 | 1,329 |
| Girls / boys | 656 / 681 | 648 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 225 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +95% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 66.1 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pallara 4110 | Forest Lake 4078 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pallarass.eq.edu.au | www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 68.1).
- •St John's Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •Pallara State School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 1,329.
- •Pallara State School has grown faster over five years (95% vs 28%).
- •Pallara State School is a government school while St John's Anglican 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 Pallara State School better than St John's Anglican College?
On the Success Index, St John's Anglican College ranks higher (69.4 vs 68.1 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 Pallara State School and St John's Anglican College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pallara and Forest Lake in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pallara State School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Anglican College has 14.8.
How do Pallara State School and St John's Anglican College rank in QLD?
Pallara State School is 119th of 804 and St John's Anglican College is 38th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.