Ipswich East State School
Ipswich East State School is a government primary school in East Ipswich, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 878, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
East Ipswich QLD 4305. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ipswich East State School compares
By ICSEA, Ipswich East State School ranks 1,026th 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 17th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, an independent combined school 1.0 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 East State School scores 878, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About East Ipswich
Ipswich East State School is located in East Ipswich, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,264/wk and median rent of $290/wk. Population: 2,321.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
East Ipswich suburb profileSchools near Ipswich East State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ipswich East State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · East Ipswich | 1.0 km | 1122 | 244 higher | 1,047 |
| Silkstone State SchoolGovernment Primary · Silkstone | 1.5 km | 937 | 59 higher | 675 |
| Ipswich North State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Ipswich | 1.6 km | 904 | 26 higher | 206 |
| The Industry School - IpswichIndependent Secondary · North Ipswich | 1.7 km | 1017 | 139 higher | 208 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Booval | 1.8 km | 1022 | 144 higher | 548 |
| Ipswich Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ipswich | 1.9 km | 980 | 102 higher | 529 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ipswich East State School a government school?
Yes, Ipswich East State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ipswich East State School offer?
Ipswich East State School offers Prep-6.
What is Ipswich East State School's ICSEA score?
Ipswich East State School has an ICSEA score of 878, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ipswich East State School?
Ipswich East State School has 287 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ipswich East State School?
The nearest schools to Ipswich East State School are Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (1.0 km), Ipswich Special School (1.4 km), Ipswich Flexible School (1.4 km).
Where is Ipswich East State School located?
Ipswich East State School is located in East Ipswich, QLD 4305. Visit the school website at https://ipsweastss.eq.edu.au.