Fernbrooke State School vs Redbank Plains State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fernbrooke State School
Redbank Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 960
Redbank Plains State High School
Redbank Plains · Government high school · 7-12
1,539 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Fernbrooke State School Redbank Plains QLD | Redbank Plains State High School Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #561 of 804 | #217 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3930 of 4,908 | #1252 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,539 |
| Girls / boys | 501 / 506 | 770 / 769 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 234 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 221 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.7 | 125.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Redbank Plains 4301 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernbrookess.eq.edu.au | redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fernbrooke State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 27.3).
- •Fernbrooke State School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank Plains State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.8).
- •Redbank Plains State High School is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 1,007.
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 Fernbrooke State School better than Redbank Plains State High School?
On the Success Index, Fernbrooke State School ranks higher (32.8 vs 27.3 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 Fernbrooke State School and Redbank Plains State High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Redbank Plains and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fernbrooke State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redbank Plains State High School has 12.2.
How do Fernbrooke State School and Redbank Plains State High School rank in QLD?
Fernbrooke State School is 561st of 804 and Redbank Plains State High School is 217th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.