Ignatius Park College vs Riverside Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ignatius Park College
Cranbrook · Catholic high school · 7-12
959 students · ICSEA 1018
Riverside Adventist School
Aitkenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Ignatius Park College Cranbrook QLD | Riverside Adventist School Aitkenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #630 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 959 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 959 | 30 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.8 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 20% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Aitkenvale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ipc.qld.edu.au | www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.8 vs 54.0).
- •Ignatius Park College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ignatius Park College is the larger school with 959 students compared with 61.
- •Riverside Adventist School has grown faster over five years (74% vs -4%).
- •Ignatius Park College is a catholic school while Riverside Adventist School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ignatius Park College better than Riverside Adventist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ignatius Park College and Riverside Adventist School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Aitkenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ignatius Park College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Adventist School has 11.7.
How do Ignatius Park College and Riverside Adventist School rank in QLD?
Ignatius Park College is 86th of 269 and Riverside Adventist School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.