Ipswich State High School
Ipswich State High School is a government secondary school in Brassall, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,776 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Brassall QLD 4305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ipswich State High School compares
By ICSEA, Ipswich State High School ranks 248th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brassall State School, a government primary school 0.3 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 State High School scores 925, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ipswich State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Brassall
Ipswich State High School is located in Brassall, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,408/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 12,115.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Brassall suburb profileSchools near Ipswich State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ipswich State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brassall State SchoolGovernment Primary · Brassall | 0.3 km | 901 | 24 lower | 584 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · North Ipswich | 1.1 km | 1029 | 104 higher | 390 |
| Ipswich North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Ipswich | 2.0 km | 904 | 21 lower | 206 |
| St Edmund's CollegeCatholic Combined · Woodend | 2.2 km | 1049 | 124 higher | 1,171 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ipswich | 2.2 km | 1033 | 108 higher | 730 |
| Blair State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadliers Crossing | 2.3 km | 952 | 27 higher | 320 |
| The Industry School - IpswichIndependent Secondary · North Ipswich | 2.4 km | 1017 | 92 higher | 208 |
| Ipswich Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ipswich | 2.5 km | 1114 | 189 higher | 1,336 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Woodend | 2.5 km | 1041 | 116 higher | 556 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ipswich State High School a government school?
Yes, Ipswich State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ipswich State High School offer?
Ipswich State High School offers 7-12.
What is Ipswich State High School's ICSEA score?
Ipswich State High School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ipswich State High School?
Ipswich State High School has 1,776 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ipswich State High School?
The nearest schools to Ipswich State High School are Brassall State School (0.3 km), Ipswich Adventist School (0.5 km), St Joseph's School (1.1 km).
Where is Ipswich State High School located?
Ipswich State High School is located in Brassall, QLD 4305. Visit the school website at https://ipswichshs.eq.edu.au.