Bremer State High School vs Ipswich West Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bremer State High School
Ipswich · Government high school · 7-12
2,020 students · ICSEA 938
Ipswich West Special School
West Ipswich · Government special · Prep-12
135 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Bremer State High School Ipswich QLD | Ipswich West Special School West Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1392 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,020 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 1,010 / 1,010 | 34 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 437 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 209 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.3 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 28.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | West Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bremershs.eq.edu.au | ipswwestspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich West Special School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich West Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 13.2).
- •Bremer State High School is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 135.
- •Ipswich West Special School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -2%).
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 Bremer State High School better than Ipswich West Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bremer State High School and Ipswich West Special School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and West Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bremer State High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich West Special School has 4.2.
How do Bremer State High School and Ipswich West Special School rank in QLD?
Bremer State High School is 249th of 269 and Ipswich West Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.