Ingham State School vs Victoria Plantation State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ingham State School
Ingham · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 932
Victoria Plantation State School
Victoria Plantation · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Ingham State School Ingham QLD | Victoria Plantation State School Victoria Plantation QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3708 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 334 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 170 | 10 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 28% |
| Suburb | Ingham 4850 | Victoria Plantation 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | inghamss.eq.edu.au | victoriaplantationss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingham State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 25.5).
- •Ingham State School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victoria Plantation State School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.9).
- •Ingham State School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 25.
- •Ingham State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -7%).
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 Ingham State School better than Victoria Plantation State School?
On the Success Index, Ingham State School ranks higher (35.9 vs 25.5 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 Ingham State School and Victoria Plantation State School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ingham and Victoria Plantation in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ingham State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victoria Plantation State School has 6.3.
How do Ingham State School and Victoria Plantation State School rank in QLD?
Ingham State School is 524th of 804 and Victoria Plantation State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.