Gladstone South State School vs Gladstone State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone South State School
South Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 897
Gladstone State High School
West Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Gladstone South State School South Gladstone QLD | Gladstone State High School West Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #690 of 804 | #256 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4534 of 4,908 | #1427 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 458 | 1,239 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 271 | 600 / 639 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 228 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 95.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 56.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 16% |
| Suburb | South Gladstone 4680 | West Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au | gladstonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone South State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 18.4).
- •Gladstone State High School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Gladstone State High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 458.
- •Gladstone South State School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 South State School better than Gladstone State High School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone South State School ranks higher (24.4 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 South State School and Gladstone State High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between South Gladstone and West Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone South State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone State High School has 12.9.
How do Gladstone South State School and Gladstone State High School rank in QLD?
Gladstone South State School is 690th of 804 and Gladstone State High School is 256th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.