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Primary School Performance Overview – Brisbane West and Ipswich Corridor

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Primary School ranking - Brisbane West and Ipswich Corridor

Looking at options for primary school in Brisbane’s western corridor? There are so many factors that make a wonderful primary school – NAPLAN scores are just one. Primary school performance based exclusively on NAPLAN results does not capture the culture, social and creative life of your local school. At Families Magazine, we whole-heartedly believe that academic scores alone can give a distorted view of a school’s overall achievements.

Information for families about NAPLAN results

Because people’s definitions of ‘Northside’ and ‘Western Suburbs’ and ‘Southside’ may vary – please check each list if you cannot find your school!

They may be listed in primary school performance for:

Primary schools commonly researched by families in Brisbane West and the Ipswich corridor

How to read this list:
This is a plain, non-ranked list of primary schools commonly researched by families in Brisbane West and the Ipswich corridor. It is not an academic ranking and does not compare schools against each other. NAPLAN is referenced here to help parents understand how reporting works, not to judge school quality. Families are encouraged to consult the official My School website for detailed results, student growth, and school context.

This is not an exhaustive list of all primary schools in the region. It reflects schools most frequently researched by families through Families Magazine and related community resources.

Data reference: This article refers to publicly available information on the Australian Government’s My School website to explain how NAPLAN reporting works. School names listed reflect community interest, not reproduced datasets.

What do NAPLAN results actually tell parents?

Not all that much. Primary school Performance based strictly on NAPLAN scores gives a very narrow view of the school as a whole. For most parents though, academic achievement in the school is one of the determining factors in making educational decisions. At Families Magazine we’re proud to support a holistic and comprehensive approach to choosing a school for your child.

What are my primary school options?

Most of the public schools listed have pretty strict catchment areas in place. School catchment information can be found here. If you’re considering a private school, you may be required to apply for a place in the year your child is born! Check out our Parent Fact Sheets for more information on school options.

How to Choose a GOOD School in Brisbane

But what you want to know RIGHT NOW is which schools are ‘good’ and which schools are not good. There are so many variables to this the BEST way to find out is go to the schools you are interested in fully armed with all the questions you should be asking and getting answers to… a Brisbane school teacher has told us what she would expect to be asked if a parent was truly looking to find a good school for their child – read what she said here.

How NAPLAN reporting has changed

Since 2023, NAPLAN reporting has shifted away from simple scores and league-style comparisons. Results are now reported using Proficiency Standards Exceeding, Strong, Developing, and Needs Support – alongside a common national scale. These standards are designed to show where students sit against expected achievement levels, rather than to encourage school-to-school comparisons.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.