Ipswich Central State School vs Ipswich Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 901 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Central State School
Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 980
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School
East Ipswich · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Ipswich Central State School Ipswich QLD | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School East Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #498 of 804 | #29 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3557 of 4,908 | #246 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,047 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 264 | 913 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 78.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 63.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | East Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipswichcentralss.eq.edu.au | www.iggs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 38.2).
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 529.
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -25%).
- •Ipswich Central State School is a government school while Ipswich Girls' Grammar 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 Ipswich Central State School better than Ipswich Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (70.8 vs 38.2 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 Central State School and Ipswich Girls' Grammar School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and East Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Central State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich Girls' Grammar School has 13.3.
How do Ipswich Central State School and Ipswich Girls' Grammar School rank in QLD?
Ipswich Central State School is 498th of 804 and Ipswich Girls' Grammar School is 29th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.