Glenmore State High School vs Glenmore State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 214 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmore State High School
Kawana · Government high school · 7-12
646 students · ICSEA 910
Glenmore State School
Kawana · Government primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 841
| Measure | Glenmore State High School Kawana QLD | Glenmore State School Kawana QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 269 | #795 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1376 of 1,472 | #4891 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 646 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 333 | 160 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 97 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 841 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 42% |
| Suburb | Kawana 4701 | Kawana 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenmoreshs.eq.edu.au | glenmoress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenmore State High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.2 vs 15.1).
- •Glenmore State High School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 841), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenmore State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Glenmore State High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 351.
- •Glenmore State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
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 Glenmore State High School better than Glenmore State School?
On the Success Index, Glenmore State High School ranks higher (22.2 vs 15.1 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 Glenmore State High School and Glenmore State School?
About 214 m in a straight line, between Kawana and Kawana in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenmore State High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenmore State School has 13.4.
How do Glenmore State High School and Glenmore State School rank in QLD?
Glenmore State High School is 246th of 269 and Glenmore State School is 795th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.