Gladstone West State School vs Helidon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 420 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone West State School
West Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
642 students · ICSEA 938
Helidon State School
Helidon · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Gladstone West State School West Gladstone QLD | Helidon State School Helidon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 804 | #625 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4530 of 4,908 | #4253 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 642 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 291 | 52 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 11% |
| Suburb | West Gladstone 4680 | Helidon 4344 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonewestss.eq.edu.au | helidonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Helidon State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 24.5).
- •Helidon State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Gladstone West State School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 103.
- •Gladstone West State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -26%).
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 West State School better than Helidon State School?
On the Success Index, Helidon State School ranks higher (28.3 vs 24.5 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 West State School and Helidon State School?
About 420 km in a straight line, between West Gladstone and Helidon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone West State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helidon State School has 14.1.
How do Gladstone West State School and Helidon State School rank in QLD?
Gladstone West State School is 689th of 804 and Helidon State School is 625th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.