Redbank Plains State School vs WoodLinks State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redbank Plains State School
Redbank Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 920
WoodLinks State School
Collingwood Park · Government primary · Prep-6
828 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Redbank Plains State School Redbank Plains QLD | WoodLinks State School Collingwood Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #636 of 804 | #402 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4315 of 4,908 | #3061 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 727 | 828 |
| Girls / boys | 341 / 386 | 423 / 405 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 56.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 7% |
| Suburb | Redbank Plains 4301 | Collingwood Park 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redbankplainsss.eq.edu.au | woodlinksss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •WoodLinks State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 27.5).
- •WoodLinks State School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank Plains State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •WoodLinks State School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 727.
- •WoodLinks State School has grown faster over five years (13% 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 School better than WoodLinks State School?
On the Success Index, WoodLinks State School ranks higher (45.3 vs 27.5 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 School and WoodLinks State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Redbank Plains and Collingwood Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redbank Plains State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and WoodLinks State School has 14.6.
How do Redbank Plains State School and WoodLinks State School rank in QLD?
Redbank Plains State School is 636th of 804 and WoodLinks State School is 402nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.