Redbank State School vs Riverview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redbank State School
Redbank · Government primary · Prep-6
136 students · ICSEA 895
Riverview State School
Riverview · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Redbank State School Redbank QLD | Riverview State School Riverview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #762 of 804 | #759 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4796 of 4,908 | #4789 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 136 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 64 | 130 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 37% |
| Suburb | Redbank 4301 | Riverview 4303 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redbankss.eq.edu.au | riverviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.5 vs 19.7).
- •Redbank State School has the higher ICSEA (895 vs 844), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverview State School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Riverview State School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 136.
- •Riverview State School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
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 State School better than Riverview 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 State School and Riverview State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redbank and Riverview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redbank State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverview State School has 11.4.
How do Redbank State School and Riverview State School rank in QLD?
Redbank State School is 762nd of 804 and Riverview State School is 759th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.