Gaven State School vs Helensvale State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gaven State School
Oxenford · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 987
Helensvale State High School
Helensvale · Government high school · 7-12
1,875 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Gaven State School Oxenford QLD | Helensvale State High School Helensvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #508 of 804 | #134 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3599 of 4,908 | #854 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 463 | 1,875 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 261 | 954 / 921 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 325 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 145.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 56.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oxenford 4210 | Helensvale 4212 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gavenss.eq.edu.au | helensvaleshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Helensvale State High School scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 37.6).
- •Helensvale State High School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Helensvale State High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 463.
- •Helensvale State High School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -27%).
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 Gaven State School better than Helensvale State High School?
On the Success Index, Helensvale State High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 37.6 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 Gaven State School and Helensvale State High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oxenford and Helensvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gaven State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helensvale State High School has 12.9.
How do Gaven State School and Helensvale State High School rank in QLD?
Gaven State School is 508th of 804 and Helensvale State High School is 134th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.