Ipswich West Special School vs Ipswich West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 202 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich West Special School
West Ipswich · Government special · Prep-12
135 students · ICSEA 950
Ipswich West State School
West Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Ipswich West Special School West Ipswich QLD | Ipswich West State School West Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #537 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3791 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 101 | 103 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 19% |
| Suburb | West Ipswich 4305 | West Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipswwestspecs.eq.edu.au | ipswichwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich West Special School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich West Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 12.5).
- •Ipswich West State School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 135.
- •Ipswich West Special School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 0%).
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 West Special School better than Ipswich West 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 West Special School and Ipswich West State School?
About 202 m in a straight line, between West Ipswich and West Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich West Special School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ipswich West State School has 12.5.
How do Ipswich West Special School and Ipswich West State School rank in QLD?
Ipswich West Special School is unranked and Ipswich West State School is 537th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.