Gladstone South State School vs Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Gladstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
339 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Gladstone South State School South Gladstone QLD | Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #690 of 804 | #179 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4534 of 4,908 | #1720 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 271 | 170 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 8% |
| Suburb | South Gladstone 4680 | Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au | www.staroftheseagladstone.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 24.4).
- •Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone South State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.3).
- •Gladstone South State School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 339.
- •Gladstone South State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 13%).
- •Gladstone South State School is a government school while Star of the Sea 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 Gladstone South State School better than Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 24.4 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South Gladstone and 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Gladstone South State School and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Gladstone South State School is 690th of 804 and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 179th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.