Redbank Plains State High School vs Woogaroo Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Woogaroo Creek State School
Augustine Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
157 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Redbank Plains State High School Redbank Plains QLD | Woogaroo Creek State School Augustine Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 269 | #608 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1252 of 1,472 | #4151 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,539 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 770 / 769 | 80 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 234 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 221 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.8 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Redbank Plains 4301 | Augustine Heights 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au | woogaroocreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woogaroo Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 27.3).
- •Woogaroo Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (953 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank Plains State High School is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 157.
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 Woogaroo Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Woogaroo Creek State School ranks higher (29.8 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 Woogaroo Creek State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Redbank Plains and Augustine Heights 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 Woogaroo Creek State School has 12.3.
How do Redbank Plains State High School and Woogaroo Creek State School rank in QLD?
Redbank Plains State High School is 217th of 269 and Woogaroo Creek State School is 608th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.