Ripley Central State School vs Ripley Valley State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 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 Secondary College
South Ripley · Government high school · 7-12
1,268 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Ripley Central State School Ripley QLD | Ripley Valley State Secondary College South Ripley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #397 of 804 | #130 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3047 of 4,908 | #825 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 565 | 1,268 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 287 | 669 / 599 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 282 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +723% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 94.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 46.5 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ripley 4306 | South Ripley 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ripleycentralss.eq.edu.au | ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.5 vs 46.0).
- •Ripley Central State School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ripley Valley State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Ripley Valley State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,268 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 Secondary College?
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 Ripley Central State School and Ripley Valley State Secondary College?
About 3.7 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 Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Ripley Central State School and Ripley Valley State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Ripley Central State School is 397th of 804 and Ripley Valley State Secondary College is 130th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.