Currajong State School vs Ipswich North State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1108 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currajong State School
Gulliver · Government primary · Prep-6
430 students · ICSEA 904
Ipswich North State School
North Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
206 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Currajong State School Gulliver QLD | Ipswich North State School North Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #749 of 804 | #711 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4763 of 4,908 | #4618 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 430 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 209 | 93 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 26% |
| Suburb | Gulliver 4812 | North Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Townsville | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | currajongss.eq.edu.au | ipswichnorthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich North State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 20.3).
- •Currajong State School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 206.
- •Ipswich North State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -26%).
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 Currajong State School better than Ipswich North State School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich North State School ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.3 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 Currajong State School and Ipswich North State School?
About 1108 km in a straight line, between Gulliver and North Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currajong State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich North State School has 13.0.
How do Currajong State School and Ipswich North State School rank in QLD?
Currajong State School is 749th of 804 and Ipswich North State School is 711th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.