Geham State School vs Gowrie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geham State School
Geham · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 1012
Gowrie State School
Gowrie Junction · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Geham State School Geham QLD | Gowrie State School Gowrie Junction QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 804 | #318 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2664 of 4,908 | #2638 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 81 | 101 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Geham 4352 | Gowrie Junction 4352 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gehamss.eq.edu.au | gowriess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.3 vs 50.8).
- •Gowrie State School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Gowrie State School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 163.
- •Geham State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 6%).
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 Geham State School better than Gowrie 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 Geham State School and Gowrie State School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Geham and Gowrie Junction in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geham State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gowrie State School has 14.3.
How do Geham State School and Gowrie State School rank in QLD?
Geham State School is 324th of 804 and Gowrie State School is 318th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.