Gracemere State School vs Rockhampton Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gracemere State School
Gracemere · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 898
Rockhampton Flexible School
Rockhampton · Catholic special · 7-12
86 students · ICSEA 868
| Measure | Gracemere State School Gracemere QLD | Rockhampton Flexible School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #719 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4648 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 295 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 139 | 41 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 868 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 44% |
| Suburb | Gracemere 4702 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gracemeress.eq.edu.au | rockhampton.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gracemere State School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton Flexible School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Gracemere State School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 86.
- •Rockhampton Flexible School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -7%).
- •Gracemere State School is a government school while Rockhampton Flexible School is a catholic 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 Gracemere State School better than Rockhampton Flexible 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 Gracemere State School and Rockhampton Flexible School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Gracemere and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gracemere State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton Flexible School has 11.9.
How do Gracemere State School and Rockhampton Flexible School rank in QLD?
Gracemere State School is 719th of 804 and Rockhampton Flexible School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.