Ashwell State School vs St Brigid's Primary 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
St Brigid's Primary School
Rosewood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
214 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Ashwell State School Ashwell QLD | St Brigid's Primary School Rosewood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #386 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2988 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 65 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 32 | 111 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ashwell 4340 | Rosewood 4340 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashwellss.eq.edu.au | www.stbrigidsrosewood.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 26.7).
- •St Brigid's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •St Brigid's Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 65.
- •St Brigid's Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -8%).
- •Ashwell State School is a government school while St Brigid's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Brigid's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Primary School ranks higher (46.2 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 St Brigid's Primary 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 St Brigid's Primary School has 14.3.
How do Ashwell State School and St Brigid's Primary School rank in QLD?
Ashwell State School is unranked and St Brigid's Primary School is 386th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.