Blair State School vs Ipswich West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blair State School
Sadliers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
320 students · ICSEA 952
Ipswich West State School
West Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Blair State School Sadliers Crossing QLD | Ipswich West State School West Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #559 of 804 | #537 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3923 of 4,908 | #3791 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 320 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 158 | 103 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 19% |
| Suburb | Sadliers Crossing 4305 | West Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blairss.eq.edu.au | ipswichwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich West State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.8 vs 32.9).
- •Blair State School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blair State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Blair State School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 210.
- •Ipswich West State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -17%).
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 Blair State School better than Ipswich West State School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich West State School ranks higher (34.8 vs 32.9 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 Blair State School and Ipswich West State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sadliers Crossing and West Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blair State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich West State School has 12.5.
How do Blair State School and Ipswich West State School rank in QLD?
Blair State School is 559th of 804 and Ipswich West State School is 537th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.