Ipswich North State School vs Tivoli State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
Tivoli State School
Tivoli · Government primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Ipswich North State School North Ipswich QLD | Tivoli State School Tivoli QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #711 of 804 | #703 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4618 of 4,908 | #4573 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 206 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 113 | 81 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 22% |
| Suburb | North Ipswich 4305 | Tivoli 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipswichnorthss.eq.edu.au | tivoliss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.1 vs 23.9).
- •Ipswich North State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Ipswich North State School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 201.
- •Tivoli State School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -10%).
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 Tivoli State 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 North State School and Tivoli State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between North Ipswich and Tivoli in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich North State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tivoli State School has 14.0.
How do Ipswich North State School and Tivoli State School rank in QLD?
Ipswich North State School is 711th of 804 and Tivoli State School is 703rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.