Drillham State School vs Gilston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 364 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drillham State School
Drillham · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1026
Gilston State School
Gilston · Government primary · Prep-6
484 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Drillham State School Drillham QLD | Gilston State School Gilston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #358 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2853 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 18 | 240 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Drillham 4424 | Gilston 4211 |
| Council area | Western Downs | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | drillhamss.eq.edu.au | gilstonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Drillham State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 47.8).
- •Drillham State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •Gilston State School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 37.
- •Drillham State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -17%).
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 Drillham State School better than Gilston State School?
On the Success Index, Drillham State School ranks higher (56.6 vs 47.8 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 Drillham State School and Gilston State School?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Drillham and Gilston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drillham State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilston State School has 16.0.
How do Drillham State School and Gilston State School rank in QLD?
Drillham State School is unranked and Gilston State School is 358th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.