Karalee State School vs Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karalee State School
Karalee · Government primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1041
Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich
Bundamba · Independent special · 7-12
173 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Karalee State School Karalee QLD | Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich Bundamba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2314 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 552 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 271 | 96 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 31% |
| Suburb | Karalee 4306 | Bundamba 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karaleess.eq.edu.au | www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •Karalee State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Karalee State School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 173.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich has grown faster over five years (68% vs -7%).
- •Karalee State School is a government school while Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich is an independent 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 Karalee State School better than Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich?
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 Karalee State School and Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Karalee and Bundamba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karalee State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich has 12.7.
How do Karalee State School and Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich rank in QLD?
Karalee State School is 261st of 804 and Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.