Ipswich Adventist School vs St John's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 306 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Adventist School
Brassall · Independent primary · Prep-6
108 students · ICSEA 1026
St John's Lutheran Primary School
Bundaberg · Independent primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Ipswich Adventist School Brassall QLD | St John's Lutheran Primary School Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 804 | #294 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2109 of 4,908 | #2488 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 108 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 58 | 160 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Brassall 4305 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | ias.qld.edu.au/ | stjohnsbundaberg.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 53.0).
- •Ipswich Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 108.
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs 8%).
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 Ipswich Adventist School better than St John's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Adventist School ranks higher (57.7 vs 53.0 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 Ipswich Adventist School and St John's Lutheran Primary School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Brassall and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Adventist School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Lutheran Primary School has 15.0.
How do Ipswich Adventist School and St John's Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Ipswich Adventist School is 241st of 804 and St John's Lutheran Primary School is 294th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.