Ipswich East State School vs The Industry School - Ipswich
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.
Ipswich East State School
East Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 878
The Industry School - Ipswich
North Ipswich · Independent high school · 10-12
208 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Ipswich East State School East Ipswich QLD | The Industry School - Ipswich North Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #775 of 804 | #100 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4843 of 4,908 | #695 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 287 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 155 | 52 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +121% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 6% |
| Suburb | East Ipswich 4305 | North Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipsweastss.eq.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/ipswich-school/ |
The verdict
- •The Industry School - Ipswich scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 18.1).
- •The Industry School - Ipswich has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich East State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.9).
- •Ipswich East State School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 208.
- •The Industry School - Ipswich has grown faster over five years (121% vs -15%).
- •Ipswich East State School is a government school while The Industry School - Ipswich 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 East State School better than The Industry School - Ipswich?
On the Success Index, The Industry School - Ipswich ranks higher (52.0 vs 18.1 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 East State School and The Industry School - Ipswich?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Ipswich and North Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich East State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Ipswich has 18.9.
How do Ipswich East State School and The Industry School - Ipswich rank in QLD?
Ipswich East State School is 775th of 804 and The Industry School - Ipswich is 100th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.