Grandchester State School vs Laidley State High 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.
Grandchester State School
Grandchester · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 935
Laidley State High School
Laidley · Government high school · 7-12
672 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Grandchester State School Grandchester QLD | Laidley State High School Laidley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #251 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1403 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 40 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 20 | 324 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 18% |
| Suburb | Grandchester 4340 | Laidley 4341 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | grandchesterss.eq.edu.au | laidleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grandchester State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 20.8).
- •Grandchester State School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grandchester State School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Laidley State High School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 40.
- •Grandchester State School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -16%).
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 State High School?
On the Success Index, Grandchester State School ranks higher (28.5 vs 20.8 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 State High School?
About 6.8 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 State High School has 11.0.
How do Grandchester State School and Laidley State High School rank in QLD?
Grandchester State School is unranked and Laidley State High School is 251st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.