Gladstone West State School vs Rosella Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 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
Rosella Park School
West Gladstone · Government special · Prep-12
87 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Gladstone West State School West Gladstone QLD | Rosella Park School West Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4530 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 642 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 291 | 20 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 20% |
| Suburb | West Gladstone 4680 | West Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonewestss.eq.edu.au | rosellaparkspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosella Park School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosella Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 14.6).
- •Gladstone West State School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 87.
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 Rosella Park 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 West State School and Rosella Park School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between West Gladstone and West Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone West State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosella Park School has 4.1.
How do Gladstone West State School and Rosella Park School rank in QLD?
Gladstone West State School is 689th of 804 and Rosella Park School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.