Coolangatta State School vs Gladstone Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 532 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolangatta State School
Coolangatta · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 989
Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone Central · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Coolangatta State School Coolangatta QLD | Gladstone Central State School Gladstone Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 804 | #489 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2431 of 4,908 | #3516 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 285 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 144 | 174 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 13% |
| Suburb | Coolangatta 4225 | Gladstone Central 4680 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | coolangattass.eq.edu.au | gladstonecentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coolangatta State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 38.8).
- •Coolangatta State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Gladstone Central State School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 285.
- •Coolangatta State School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 3%).
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 Coolangatta State School better than Gladstone Central State School?
On the Success Index, Coolangatta State School ranks higher (53.7 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coolangatta State School and Gladstone Central State School?
About 532 km in a straight line, between Coolangatta and Gladstone Central in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolangatta State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone Central State School has 15.1.
How do Coolangatta State School and Gladstone Central State School rank in QLD?
Coolangatta State School is 283rd of 804 and Gladstone Central State School is 489th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.