Gilston State School vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilston State School
Gilston · Government primary · Prep-6
484 students · ICSEA 1026
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Nerang · Catholic primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Gilston State School Gilston QLD | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Nerang QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #358 of 804 | #335 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2853 of 4,908 | #2745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 484 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 244 | 155 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gilston 4211 | Nerang 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gilstonss.eq.edu.au | www.sb.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 47.8).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilston State School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •Gilston State School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 338.
- •Gilston State School is a government school while St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Gilston State School better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.3 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 Gilston State School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Gilston and Nerang in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilston State School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 17.2.
How do Gilston State School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Gilston State School is 358th of 804 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 335th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.