Gracemere State School vs Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.8 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 Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
405 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Gracemere State School Gracemere QLD | Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #719 of 804 | #140 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4648 of 4,908 | #683 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 295 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 139 | 405 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 31.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 13% |
| Suburb | Gracemere 4702 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gracemeress.eq.edu.au | www.rggs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 22.6).
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 295.
- •Rockhampton Girls Grammar School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -7%).
- •Gracemere State School is a government school while Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is an independent 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 Girls Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Rockhampton Girls Grammar School ranks higher (48.5 vs 22.6 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 Gracemere State School and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School?
About 6.8 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 Girls Grammar School has 12.1.
How do Gracemere State School and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School rank in QLD?
Gracemere State School is 719th of 804 and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is 140th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.