Ipswich Grammar School vs Ipswich West Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 732 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Grammar School
Ipswich · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,336 students · ICSEA 1114
Ipswich West Special School
West Ipswich · Government special · Prep-12
135 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Ipswich Grammar School Ipswich QLD | Ipswich West Special School West Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,336 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,336 | 34 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.4 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 28.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | West Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ipswichgrammar.com | ipswwestspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich West Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 12.7).
- •Ipswich Grammar School is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 135.
- •Ipswich Grammar School is a independent school while Ipswich West 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 Grammar School better than Ipswich West 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 Grammar School and Ipswich West Special School?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and West Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Grammar School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich West Special School has 4.2.
How do Ipswich Grammar School and Ipswich West Special School rank in QLD?
Ipswich Grammar School is 18th of 275 and Ipswich West Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.