Ipswich West State School
Ipswich West State School is a government primary school in West Ipswich, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 947, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
West Ipswich QLD 4305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ipswich West State School compares
By ICSEA, Ipswich West State School ranks 756th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ipswich West Special School, a government combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ipswich West State School scores 947, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ipswich West State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About West Ipswich
Ipswich West State School is located in West Ipswich, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,149/wk and median rent of $270/wk. Population: 512.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Ipswich West State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ipswich West State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ipswich | 0.9 km | 1114 | 167 higher | 1,336 |
| Blair State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadliers Crossing | 1.0 km | 952 | 5 higher | 320 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodend | 1.2 km | 1041 | 94 higher | 556 |
| St Edmund's CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodend | 1.3 km | 1049 | 102 higher | 1,171 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ipswich | 1.3 km | 1033 | 86 higher | 730 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ipswich West State School a government school?
Yes, Ipswich West State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ipswich West State School offer?
Ipswich West State School offers Prep-6.
What is Ipswich West State School's ICSEA score?
Ipswich West State School has an ICSEA score of 947, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ipswich West State School?
Ipswich West State School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ipswich West State School?
The nearest schools to Ipswich West State School are Ipswich West Special School (0.2 km), Y Schools Queensland - Ipswich (Limestone St Campus) (0.8 km), Ipswich Grammar School (0.9 km).
Where is Ipswich West State School located?
Ipswich West State School is located in West Ipswich, QLD 4305. Visit the school website at https://ipswichwestss.eq.edu.au.