Ashwell State School vs Rosewood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.9 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
Rosewood State School
Rosewood · Government primary · Prep-6
316 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Ashwell State School Ashwell QLD | Rosewood State School Rosewood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #723 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4678 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 65 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 32 | 172 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 22% |
| Suburb | Ashwell 4340 | Rosewood 4340 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashwellss.eq.edu.au | rosewoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashwell State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 22.1).
- •Ashwell State School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Rosewood State School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 65.
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 Rosewood State School?
On the Success Index, Ashwell State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 22.1 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 Rosewood State School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ashwell and Rosewood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwell State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosewood State School has 12.4.
How do Ashwell State School and Rosewood State School rank in QLD?
Ashwell State School is unranked and Rosewood State School is 723rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.