Broadwater State School vs Ipswich East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater State School
Broadwater · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 878
Ipswich East State School
East Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 878
| Measure | Broadwater State School Broadwater QLD | Ipswich East State School East Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #775 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 21 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 12 | 132 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 878 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 29% |
| Suburb | Broadwater 4380 | East Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | broadwaterss.eq.edu.au | ipsweastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadwater State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.1 vs 18.1).
- •Broadwater State School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Ipswich East State School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 21.
- •Ipswich East State School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -51%).
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 Broadwater State School better than Ipswich East State School?
On the Success Index, Broadwater State School ranks higher (20.1 vs 18.1 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 Broadwater State School and Ipswich East State School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Broadwater and East Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadwater State School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich East State School has 13.0.
How do Broadwater State School and Ipswich East State School rank in QLD?
Broadwater State School is unranked and Ipswich East State School is 775th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.