Glenwood State School vs Gunalda State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood State School
Glenwood · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 928
Gunalda State School
Gunalda · Government primary · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Glenwood State School Glenwood QLD | Gunalda State School Gunalda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #621 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4225 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 49 | 26 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 4570 | Gunalda 4570 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenwoodss.eq.edu.au | gunaldass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gunalda State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.5 vs 28.7).
- •Gunalda State School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenwood State School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Glenwood State School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 41.
- •Gunalda State School has grown faster over five years (58% vs 9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Glenwood State School better than Gunalda State School?
On the Success Index, Gunalda State School ranks higher (33.5 vs 28.7 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 Glenwood State School and Gunalda State School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Gunalda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenwood State School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gunalda State School has 13.7.
How do Glenwood State School and Gunalda State School rank in QLD?
Glenwood State School is 621st of 804 and Gunalda State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.