Gladstone State High School vs Mossman State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1025 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone State High School
West Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 938
Mossman State High School
Mossman · Government high school · 7-12
553 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Gladstone State High School West Gladstone QLD | Mossman State High School Mossman QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 269 | #223 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1427 of 1,472 | #1271 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,239 | 553 |
| Girls / boys | 600 / 639 | 259 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 184 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.3 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.2 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 22% |
| Suburb | West Gladstone 4680 | Mossman 4873 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Douglas |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gladstonshs.eq.edu.au | mossmanshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mossman State High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 18.4).
- •Mossman State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Gladstone State High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 553.
- •Mossman State High School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 State High School better than Mossman State High School?
On the Success Index, Mossman State High School ranks higher (26.6 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 State High School and Mossman State High School?
About 1025 km in a straight line, between West Gladstone and Mossman in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone State High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mossman State High School has 11.2.
How do Gladstone State High School and Mossman State High School rank in QLD?
Gladstone State High School is 256th of 269 and Mossman State High School is 223rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.