Grandchester State School vs Laidley District State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grandchester State School
Grandchester · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 935
Laidley District State School
Laidley · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Grandchester State School Grandchester QLD | Laidley District State School Laidley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #743 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4745 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 40 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 20 | 176 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 22% |
| Suburb | Grandchester 4340 | Laidley 4341 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | grandchesterss.eq.edu.au | laidleydistrictss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grandchester State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 20.6).
- •Grandchester State School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grandchester State School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.3).
- •Laidley District State School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 40.
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 Grandchester State School better than Laidley District State School?
On the Success Index, Grandchester State School ranks higher (28.5 vs 20.6 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 Grandchester State School and Laidley District State School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Grandchester and Laidley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grandchester State School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laidley District State School has 14.3.
How do Grandchester State School and Laidley District State School rank in QLD?
Grandchester State School is unranked and Laidley District State School is 743rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.