Amberley District State School vs Bremer State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amberley District State School
Yamanto · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 977
Bremer State High School
Ipswich · Government high school · 7-12
2,020 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Amberley District State School Yamanto QLD | Bremer State High School Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #571 of 804 | #249 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3978 of 4,908 | #1392 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 636 | 2,020 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 326 | 1,010 / 1,010 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 437 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 209 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 153.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 69.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 17% |
| Suburb | Yamanto 4305 | Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | amberleydistrictss.eq.edu.au | bremershs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Amberley District State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 21.3).
- •Amberley District State School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bremer State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Bremer State High School is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 636.
- •Bremer State High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -22%).
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 Amberley District State School better than Bremer State High School?
On the Success Index, Amberley District State School ranks higher (32.0 vs 21.3 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 Amberley District State School and Bremer State High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Yamanto and Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amberley District State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bremer State High School has 13.2.
How do Amberley District State School and Bremer State High School rank in QLD?
Amberley District State School is 571st of 804 and Bremer State High School is 249th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.