Ipswich Grammar School vs St Edmund's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 408 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
St Edmund's College
Woodend · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Ipswich Grammar School Ipswich QLD | St Edmund's College Woodend QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 275 | #101 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 1,259 | #535 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,336 | 1,171 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,336 | 0 / 1,171 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 196 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.4 | 92.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 54.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Woodend 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ipswichgrammar.com | www.sec.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 55.7).
- •Ipswich Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich Grammar School is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 1,171.
- •Ipswich Grammar School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 12%).
- •Ipswich 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 Grammar School better than St Edmund's College?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Grammar School ranks higher (74.6 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 Grammar School and St Edmund's College?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Woodend in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Grammar School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edmund's College has 12.7.
How do Ipswich Grammar School and St Edmund's College rank in QLD?
Ipswich Grammar School is 18th of 275 and St Edmund's College is 101st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.