Immaculate Heart School vs Ipswich West Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart School
Leichhardt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 1002
Ipswich West Special School
West Ipswich · Government special · Prep-12
135 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Immaculate Heart School Leichhardt QLD | Ipswich West Special School West Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2682 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 248 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 123 | 34 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 28.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 19% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 4305 | West Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.immac-heart.qld.edu.au | ipswwestspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich West Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 15.1).
- •Immaculate Heart School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 135.
- •Ipswich West Special School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 14%).
- •Immaculate Heart School is a catholic school while Ipswich West Special School is a government 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 Immaculate Heart School better than Ipswich West Special 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 Immaculate Heart School and Ipswich West Special School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Leichhardt and West Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich West Special School has 4.2.
How do Immaculate Heart School and Ipswich West Special School rank in QLD?
Immaculate Heart School is 327th of 804 and Ipswich West Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.