Redbank Plains State High School vs Redbank Plains State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redbank Plains State High School
Redbank Plains · Government high school · 7-12
1,539 students · ICSEA 933
Redbank Plains State School
Redbank Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Redbank Plains State High School Redbank Plains QLD | Redbank Plains State School Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 269 | #636 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1252 of 1,472 | #4315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,539 | 727 |
| Girls / boys | 770 / 769 | 341 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | – | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | 234 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 221 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 51.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 19% |
| Suburb | Redbank Plains 4301 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au | redbankplainsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.3 vs 27.5).
- •Redbank Plains State High School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank Plains State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Redbank Plains State High School is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 727.
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 Redbank Plains State High School better than Redbank Plains 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 Redbank Plains State High School and Redbank Plains State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redbank Plains and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redbank Plains State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redbank Plains State School has 14.1.
How do Redbank Plains State High School and Redbank Plains State School rank in QLD?
Redbank Plains State High School is 217th of 269 and Redbank Plains State School is 636th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.