Ipswich North State School vs Ipswich State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich North State School
North Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
206 students · ICSEA 904
Ipswich State High School
Brassall · Government high school · 7-12
1,776 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Ipswich North State School North Ipswich QLD | Ipswich State High School Brassall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #711 of 804 | #264 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4618 of 4,908 | #1454 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 206 | 1,776 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 113 | 844 / 932 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 314 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 263 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 127.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 66.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 16% |
| Suburb | North Ipswich 4305 | Brassall 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipswichnorthss.eq.edu.au | ipswichshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich North State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 15.5).
- •Ipswich State High School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich North State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Ipswich State High School is the larger school with 1,776 students compared with 206.
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 North State School better than Ipswich State High School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich North State School ranks higher (23.1 vs 15.5 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 North State School and Ipswich State High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Ipswich and Brassall in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich North State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich State High School has 13.9.
How do Ipswich North State School and Ipswich State High School rank in QLD?
Ipswich North State School is 711th of 804 and Ipswich State High School is 264th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.