Ipswich Girls' Grammar School vs St Edmund's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School
East Ipswich · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1122
St Edmund's College
Woodend · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School East Ipswich QLD | St Edmund's College Woodend QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 275 | #101 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #246 of 1,259 | #535 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,047 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 913 / 134 | 0 / 1,171 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 196 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.9 | 92.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.7 | 54.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | East Ipswich 4305 | Woodend 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iggs.qld.edu.au | www.sec.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 55.7).
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Edmund's College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •St Edmund's College is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 1,047.
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 12%).
- •Ipswich Girls' Grammar School is a independent school while St Edmund's College is a catholic 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 Girls' Grammar School better than St Edmund's College?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (70.8 vs 55.7 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 Girls' Grammar School and St Edmund's College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Ipswich and Woodend in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edmund's College has 12.7.
How do Ipswich Girls' Grammar School and St Edmund's College rank in QLD?
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School is 29th of 275 and St Edmund's College is 101st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.