Forest Lake State School
Forest Lake State School is a government primary school in Forest Lake, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1015, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 738 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% 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 School compares
By ICSEA, Forest Lake State School ranks 362nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John's Anglican College - Alpine Place Campus, an independent primary 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 School scores 1015, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Forest Lake State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Forest Lake
Forest Lake State 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 School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forest Lake State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue State SchoolGovernment Primary · Forest Lake | 1.4 km | 1033 | 18 higher | 917 |
| St John's Anglican CollegeIndependent Secondary · Forest Lake | 1.6 km | 1118 | 103 higher | 1,329 |
| Forest Lake State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Forest Lake | 1.7 km | 969 | 46 lower | 1,673 |
| Serviceton South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 1.9 km | 919 | 96 lower | 454 |
| Richlands East State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 2.0 km | 910 | 105 lower | 508 |
| St Mark's SchoolCatholic Primary · Inala | 2.4 km | 982 | 33 lower | 448 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Lake State School a government school?
Yes, Forest Lake State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forest Lake State School offer?
Forest Lake State School offers Prep-6.
What is Forest Lake State School's ICSEA score?
Forest Lake State School has an ICSEA score of 1015, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forest Lake State School?
Forest Lake State School has 738 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forest Lake State School?
The nearest schools to Forest Lake State School are St John's Anglican College - Alpine Place Campus (0.2 km), Grand Avenue State School (1.4 km), St John's Anglican College (1.6 km).
Where is Forest Lake State School located?
Forest Lake State School is located in Forest Lake, QLD 4078. Visit the school website at https://forestlakess.eq.edu.au.