North Lakes State College is a government co-ed school built around practical pathways and shared facilities.
NAPLAN 25 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
North Lakes State College is a government co-ed school built around practical pathways and shared facilities. It runs a strong hospitality program with an industry-standard commercial kitchen, alongside vocational education options. The Inspire Academy Program serves students with aptitude in academic areas. The school is known across the region for exceptional sporting facilities and maintains a traditional, structured approach to education. It suits families seeking hands-on learning options and clear career direction.
North Lakes State College draws students from the North Lakes State College (and 2 more zones).
North Lakes State College has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1018, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at North Lakes State College, Year 3 students averaged 374 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 469, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 518, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 545, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
North Lakes State College is a large government combined school with approximately 2,407 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
North Lakes State College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 49/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
North Lakes State College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
North Lakes State College is located in North Lakes, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1018 (55th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.