Haigslea State School vs Rosewood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haigslea State School
Haigslea · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 973
Rosewood State School
Rosewood · Government primary · Prep-6
316 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Haigslea State School Haigslea QLD | Rosewood State School Rosewood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #465 of 804 | #723 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3398 of 4,908 | #4678 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 52 | 172 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 22% |
| Suburb | Haigslea 4306 | Rosewood 4340 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | haigsleass.eq.edu.au | rosewoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Haigslea State School scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 22.1).
- •Haigslea State School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood State School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 85.
- •Haigslea State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -11%).
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 Haigslea State School better than Rosewood State School?
On the Success Index, Haigslea State School ranks higher (40.4 vs 22.1 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 Haigslea State School and Rosewood State School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Haigslea and Rosewood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haigslea State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosewood State School has 12.4.
How do Haigslea State School and Rosewood State School rank in QLD?
Haigslea State School is 465th of 804 and Rosewood State School is 723rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.