Ipswich Flexible School vs Ipswich Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 146 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Flexible School
Ipswich · Catholic special · 7-12
111 students · ICSEA 892
Ipswich Special School
Ipswich · Government special · Prep-12
108 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Ipswich Flexible School Ipswich QLD | Ipswich Special School Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 111 | 108 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 60 | 36 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 3.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthplus.edu.au/ipswich-flc/ | ipswichspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Special School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.1 vs 10.4).
- •Ipswich Flexible School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 108.
- •Ipswich Special School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 13%).
- •Ipswich Flexible School is a catholic school while Ipswich 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 Ipswich Flexible School better than Ipswich 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 Ipswich Flexible School and Ipswich Special School?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Flexible School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich Special School has 3.1.
How do Ipswich Flexible School and Ipswich Special School rank in QLD?
Ipswich Flexible School is unranked and Ipswich Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.