Gladstone Central State School vs Gladstone State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone Central · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 989
Gladstone State High School
West Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Gladstone Central State School Gladstone Central QLD | Gladstone State High School West Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 804 | #256 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3516 of 4,908 | #1427 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 356 | 1,239 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 182 | 600 / 639 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 228 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 95.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 56.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 16% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Central 4680 | West Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonecentralss.eq.edu.au | gladstonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 18.4).
- •Gladstone Central State School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Gladstone State High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 356.
- •Gladstone Central State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
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 Gladstone Central State School better than Gladstone State High School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Central State School ranks higher (38.8 vs 18.4 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 Gladstone Central State School and Gladstone State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gladstone Central and West Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Central State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone State High School has 12.9.
How do Gladstone Central State School and Gladstone State High School rank in QLD?
Gladstone Central State School is 489th of 804 and Gladstone State High School is 256th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.