Ripley Central State School vs Ripley Valley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ripley Central State School
Ripley · Government primary · Prep-6
565 students · ICSEA 1005
Ripley Valley State School
South Ripley · Government primary · Prep-6
874 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Ripley Central State School Ripley QLD | Ripley Valley State School South Ripley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #397 of 804 | #250 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3047 of 4,908 | #2206 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 565 | 874 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 287 | 416 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 118 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +160% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 50.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ripley 4306 | South Ripley 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ripleycentralss.eq.edu.au | ripleyvalleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ripley Valley State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 45.5).
- •Ripley Valley State School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ripley Central State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.4).
- •Ripley Valley State School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 565.
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 Ripley Central State School better than Ripley Valley State School?
On the Success Index, Ripley Valley State School ranks higher (56.6 vs 45.5 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 Ripley Central State School and Ripley Valley State School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ripley and South Ripley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ripley Central State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ripley Valley State School has 17.4.
How do Ripley Central State School and Ripley Valley State School rank in QLD?
Ripley Central State School is 397th of 804 and Ripley Valley State School is 250th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.