Glamorgan Vale State School vs Ripley Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glamorgan Vale State School
Glamorgan Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 1005
Ripley Central State School
Ripley · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Glamorgan Vale State School Glamorgan Vale QLD | Ripley Central State School Ripley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #337 of 804 | #397 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2753 of 4,908 | #3047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 92 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 53 | 278 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glamorgan Vale 4306 | Ripley 4306 |
| Council area | Somerset | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | glamorganvaless.eq.edu.au | ripleycentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glamorgan Vale State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 45.5).
- •Ripley Central State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.4).
- •Ripley Central State School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 92.
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 Glamorgan Vale State School better than Ripley Central State School?
On the Success Index, Glamorgan Vale State School ranks higher (49.2 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 Glamorgan Vale State School and Ripley Central State School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Glamorgan Vale and Ripley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glamorgan Vale State School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ripley Central State School has 15.3.
How do Glamorgan Vale State School and Ripley Central State School rank in QLD?
Glamorgan Vale State School is 337th of 804 and Ripley Central State School is 397th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.