Ashwell State School vs Drayton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 64 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwell State School
Ashwell · Government primary · Prep-6
65 students · ICSEA 929
Drayton State School
Drayton · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Ashwell State School Ashwell QLD | Drayton State School Drayton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #733 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4712 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 65 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 32 | 75 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 21% |
| Suburb | Ashwell 4340 | Drayton 4350 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashwellss.eq.edu.au | draytonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashwell State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 21.4).
- •Drayton State School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 65.
- •Ashwell State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -37%).
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 Ashwell State School better than Drayton State School?
On the Success Index, Ashwell State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 21.4 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 Ashwell State School and Drayton State School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Ashwell and Drayton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwell State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drayton State School has 15.1.
How do Ashwell State School and Drayton State School rank in QLD?
Ashwell State School is unranked and Drayton State School is 733rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.