Lota State School
Lota State School is a government primary school in Lota, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1061, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Lota QLD 4179. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lota State School compares
By ICSEA, Lota State School ranks 182nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Manly West State School, a government primary school 1.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lota State School scores 1061, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lota State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Lota
Lota State School is located in Lota, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,236/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 3,518.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lota suburb profileSchools near Lota State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lota State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly West | 1.2 km | 992 | 69 lower | 232 |
| St John Vianney's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Manly | 1.2 km | 1096 | 35 higher | 452 |
| Moreton Bay Boys' CollegeIndependent Combined · Manly West | 1.3 km | 1125 | 64 higher | 568 |
| Manly State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly | 1.3 km | 1105 | 44 higher | 691 |
| Wynnum State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wynnum | 1.8 km | 1035 | 26 lower | 1,109 |
| Wondall Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manly West | 2.7 km | 1041 | 20 lower | 588 |
| Guardian Angels' Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wynnum | 2.8 km | 1083 | 22 higher | 447 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lota State School a government school?
Yes, Lota State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lota State School offer?
Lota State School offers Prep-6.
What is Lota State School's ICSEA score?
Lota State School has an ICSEA score of 1061, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lota State School?
Lota State School has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lota State School?
The nearest schools to Lota State School are Manly West State School (1.2 km), St John Vianney's Primary School (1.2 km), Moreton Bay Boys' College (1.3 km).
Where is Lota State School located?
Lota State School is located in Lota, QLD 4179. Visit the school website at https://lotass.eq.edu.au.