Redbank Plains State High School vs Ripley Valley State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 7.4 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
Ripley Valley State Secondary College
South Ripley · Government high school · 7-12
1,268 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Redbank Plains State High School Redbank Plains QLD | Ripley Valley State Secondary College South Ripley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 269 | #130 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1252 of 1,472 | #825 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,539 | 1,268 |
| Girls / boys | 770 / 769 | 669 / 599 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 234 | 282 |
| Year 12 cohort | 221 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +723% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 94.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Redbank Plains 4301 | South Ripley 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au | ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ripley Valley State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 27.3).
- •Ripley Valley State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank Plains State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Redbank Plains State High School is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 1,268.
- •Ripley Valley State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (723% vs -2%).
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 Ripley Valley State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ripley Valley State Secondary College ranks higher (46.0 vs 27.3 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 Redbank Plains State High School and Ripley Valley State Secondary College?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Redbank Plains and South Ripley 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 Ripley Valley State Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Redbank Plains State High School and Ripley Valley State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Redbank Plains State High School is 217th of 269 and Ripley Valley State Secondary College is 130th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.