Ipswich State High School vs Northern Beaches State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1115 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich State High School
Brassall · Government high school · 7-12
1,776 students · ICSEA 925
Northern Beaches State High School
Deeragun · Government high school · 7-12
920 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Ipswich State High School Brassall QLD | Northern Beaches State High School Deeragun QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 269 | #219 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1454 of 1,472 | #1256 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,776 | 920 |
| Girls / boys | 844 / 932 | 405 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 314 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 263 | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.2 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Brassall 4305 | Deeragun 4818 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | ipswichshs.eq.edu.au | northernbeachesshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches State High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 15.5).
- •Northern Beaches State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Ipswich State High School is the larger school with 1,776 students compared with 920.
- •Northern Beaches State High School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 State High School better than Northern Beaches State High School?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches State High School ranks higher (27.1 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 State High School and Northern Beaches State High School?
About 1115 km in a straight line, between Brassall and Deeragun in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich State High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches State High School has 11.7.
How do Ipswich State High School and Northern Beaches State High School rank in QLD?
Ipswich State High School is 264th of 269 and Northern Beaches State High School is 219th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.