Forest Lake State High School
Forest Lake State High School is a government secondary school in Forest Lake, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 969, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,673 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
Forest Lake QLD 4078. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forest Lake State High School compares
By ICSEA, Forest Lake State High School ranks 165th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arethusa College - Forest Lake Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 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. Forest Lake State High School scores 969, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Forest Lake State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Forest Lake
Forest Lake State High School is located in Forest Lake, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,921/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 22,676.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Forest Lake suburb profileSchools near Forest Lake State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forest Lake State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Anglican CollegeIndependent Secondary · Forest Lake | 0.4 km | 1118 | 149 higher | 1,329 |
| Grand Avenue State SchoolGovernment Primary · Forest Lake | 1.3 km | 1033 | 64 higher | 917 |
| Forest Lake State SchoolGovernment Primary · Forest Lake | 1.7 km | 1015 | 46 higher | 738 |
| Serviceton South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 2.1 km | 919 | 50 lower | 454 |
| Pallara State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pallara | 2.3 km | 1062 | 93 higher | 1,337 |
| Richlands East State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 3.1 km | 910 | 59 lower | 508 |
| Durack State SchoolGovernment Primary · Durack | 3.3 km | 934 | 35 lower | 642 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Lake State High School a government school?
Yes, Forest Lake State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forest Lake State High School offer?
Forest Lake State High School offers 7-12.
What is Forest Lake State High School's ICSEA score?
Forest Lake State High School has an ICSEA score of 969, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forest Lake State High School?
Forest Lake State High School has 1,673 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forest Lake State High School?
The nearest schools to Forest Lake State High School are Arethusa College - Forest Lake Campus (0.2 km), St John's Anglican College (0.4 km), Grand Avenue State School (1.3 km).
Where is Forest Lake State High School located?
Forest Lake State High School is located in Forest Lake, QLD 4078. Visit the school website at https://forestlakeshs.eq.edu.au.