Ashwell State School vs Grandchester State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.9 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
Grandchester State School
Grandchester · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Ashwell State School Ashwell QLD | Grandchester State School Grandchester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 65 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 32 | 20 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ashwell 4340 | Grandchester 4340 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashwellss.eq.edu.au | grandchesterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grandchester State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 26.7).
- •Grandchester State School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grandchester State School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.5).
- •Ashwell State School is the larger school with 65 students compared with 40.
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 Grandchester State School?
On the Success Index, Grandchester State School ranks higher (28.5 vs 26.7 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 Grandchester State School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ashwell and Grandchester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwell State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grandchester State School has 9.8.
How do Ashwell State School and Grandchester State School rank in QLD?
Ashwell State School is unranked and Grandchester State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.