Gladstone Central State School vs Rosella Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Rosella Park School
West Gladstone · Government special · Prep-12
87 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Gladstone Central State School Gladstone Central QLD | Rosella Park School West Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3516 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 356 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 182 | 20 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 20% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Central 4680 | West Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonecentralss.eq.edu.au | rosellaparkspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Central State School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosella Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 15.1).
- •Gladstone Central State School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 87.
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 Rosella Park 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 Gladstone Central State School and Rosella Park School?
About 1.5 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 Rosella Park School has 4.1.
How do Gladstone Central State School and Rosella Park School rank in QLD?
Gladstone Central State School is 489th of 804 and Rosella Park School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.