Ashgrove State School vs Ironside State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashgrove State School
Ashgrove · Government primary · Prep-6
626 students · ICSEA 1183
Ironside State School
St Lucia · Government primary · Prep-6
895 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Ashgrove State School Ashgrove QLD | Ironside State School St Lucia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 804 | #43 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #732 of 4,908 | #481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 626 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 317 | 445 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | St Lucia 4067 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashgrovess.eq.edu.au | ironsidess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ironside State School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 73.0).
- •Ashgrove State School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1178), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ironside State School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 626.
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 Ashgrove State School better than Ironside State School?
On the Success Index, Ironside State School ranks higher (75.7 vs 73.0 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 Ashgrove State School and Ironside State School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove and St Lucia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashgrove State School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ironside State School has 16.3.
How do Ashgrove State School and Ironside State School rank in QLD?
Ashgrove State School is 63rd of 804 and Ironside State School is 43rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.