Gatton State School vs Grantham State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gatton State School
Gatton · Government primary · Prep-6
399 students · ICSEA 875
Grantham State School
Grantham · Government primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Gatton State School Gatton QLD | Grantham State School Grantham QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #786 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4872 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 399 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 229 | 32 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 16% |
| Suburb | Gatton 4343 | Grantham 4347 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gattonss.eq.edu.au | granthamss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grantham State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 16.4).
- •Grantham State School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gatton State School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 73.
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 Gatton State School better than Grantham State School?
On the Success Index, Grantham State School ranks higher (26.1 vs 16.4 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 Gatton State School and Grantham State School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Gatton and Grantham in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gatton State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grantham State School has 13.8.
How do Gatton State School and Grantham State School rank in QLD?
Gatton State School is 786th of 804 and Grantham State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.