Glenvale Christian School vs Glenvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 276 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenvale Christian School
Glenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
127 students · ICSEA 1037
Glenvale State School
Glenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
658 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Glenvale Christian School Glenvale QLD | Glenvale State School Glenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 804 | #513 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1763 of 4,908 | #3637 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 127 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 74 | 356 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Glenvale 4350 | Glenvale 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gcs.qld.edu.au | glenvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenvale Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 37.0).
- •Glenvale Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenvale Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Glenvale State School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 127.
- •Glenvale Christian School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -10%).
- •Glenvale Christian School is a independent school while Glenvale State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Glenvale Christian School better than Glenvale State School?
On the Success Index, Glenvale Christian School ranks higher (61.8 vs 37.0 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 Glenvale Christian School and Glenvale State School?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Glenvale and Glenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenvale Christian School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenvale State School has 14.2.
How do Glenvale Christian School and Glenvale State School rank in QLD?
Glenvale Christian School is 186th of 804 and Glenvale State School is 513th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.