Gladstone South State School vs Gladstone West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 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 West State School
West Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
642 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Gladstone South State School South Gladstone QLD | Gladstone West State School West Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #690 of 804 | #689 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4534 of 4,908 | #4530 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 642 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 271 | 351 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 18% |
| Suburb | South Gladstone 4680 | West Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au | gladstonewestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.4 vs 24.5).
- •Gladstone West State School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone West State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Gladstone West State School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 458.
- •Gladstone South State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -1%).
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 West 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 Gladstone South State School and Gladstone West State School?
About 1.8 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 West State School has 14.6.
How do Gladstone South State School and Gladstone West State School rank in QLD?
Gladstone South State School is 690th of 804 and Gladstone West State School is 689th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.