Deebing Heights State School vs Ripley Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deebing Heights State School
Deebing Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
710 students · ICSEA 1035
Ripley Central State School
Ripley · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Deebing Heights State School Deebing Heights QLD | Ripley Central State School Ripley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 804 | #397 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1772 of 4,908 | #3047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 710 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 354 | 278 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | 116 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Deebing Heights 4306 | Ripley 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | deebingheightsss.eq.edu.au | ripleycentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Deebing Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 45.5).
- •Deebing Heights State School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ripley Central State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
- •Deebing Heights State School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 565.
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 Deebing Heights State School better than Ripley Central State School?
On the Success Index, Deebing Heights State School ranks higher (61.7 vs 45.5 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 Deebing Heights State School and Ripley Central State School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Deebing Heights and Ripley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deebing Heights State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ripley Central State School has 15.3.
How do Deebing Heights State School and Ripley Central State School rank in QLD?
Deebing Heights State School is 188th of 804 and Ripley Central State School is 397th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.