Gulf Christian College vs Normanton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 155 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Christian College
Normanton · Independent combined · Prep-11
111 students · ICSEA 707
Normanton State School
Normanton · Government combined · Prep-10
149 students · ICSEA 702
| Measure | Gulf Christian College Normanton QLD | Normanton State School Normanton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #272 of 275 | #234 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1228 of 1,259 | #1109 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-11 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 111 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 54 | 68 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 707 | 702 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 77% | 86% |
| Suburb | Normanton 4890 | Normanton 4890 |
| Council area | Carpentaria | Carpentaria |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au/ | normantonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Normanton State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.4 vs 21.7).
- •Gulf Christian College has the higher ICSEA (707 vs 702), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Normanton State School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.1).
- •Normanton State School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 111.
- •Gulf Christian College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •Gulf Christian College is a independent school while Normanton State School is a government 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 Gulf Christian College better than Normanton State School?
On the Success Index, Normanton State School ranks higher (28.4 vs 21.7 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 Gulf Christian College and Normanton State School?
About 155 m in a straight line, between Normanton and Normanton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gulf Christian College has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Normanton State School has 7.0.
How do Gulf Christian College and Normanton State School rank in QLD?
Gulf Christian College is 272nd of 275 and Normanton State School is 234th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.