Gladstone South State School vs Toolooa 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 South State School
South Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 897
Toolooa State High School
South Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
1,165 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Gladstone South State School South Gladstone QLD | Toolooa State High School South Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #690 of 804 | #203 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4534 of 4,908 | #1197 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 458 | 1,165 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 271 | 542 / 623 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 92.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 15% |
| Suburb | South Gladstone 4680 | South Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au | toolooashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Toolooa State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 24.4).
- •Toolooa State High School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toolooa State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.2).
- •Toolooa State High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 458.
- •Gladstone South State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 10%).
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 Toolooa State High School?
On the Success Index, Toolooa State High School ranks higher (29.3 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 Toolooa State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Gladstone and South 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 Toolooa State High School has 12.5.
How do Gladstone South State School and Toolooa State High School rank in QLD?
Gladstone South State School is 690th of 804 and Toolooa State High School is 203rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.