Gatton State School vs Torquay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 259 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
Torquay State School
Torquay · Government primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Gatton State School Gatton QLD | Torquay State School Torquay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #786 of 804 | #787 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4872 of 4,908 | #4875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 399 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 229 | 92 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 31% |
| Suburb | Gatton 4343 | Torquay 4655 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gattonss.eq.edu.au | torquayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (16.4 vs 16.4).
- •Gatton State School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 183.
- •Gatton State School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -50%).
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 Torquay State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gatton State School and Torquay State School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Gatton and Torquay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gatton State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torquay State School has 13.8.
How do Gatton State School and Torquay State School rank in QLD?
Gatton State School is 786th of 804 and Torquay State School is 787th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.