Payne Road State School vs The Gap State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 494 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Payne Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1120
The Gap State High School
The Gap · Government high school · 7-12
1,702 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Payne Road State School The Gap QLD | The Gap State High School The Gap QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 804 | #17 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #128 of 4,908 | #236 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 299 | 1,702 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 151 | 823 / 879 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 259 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 130.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 51.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | The Gap 4061 | The Gap 4061 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | payneroadss.eq.edu.au | thegapshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Payne Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 72.0).
- •The Gap State High School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Gap State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •The Gap State High School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 299.
- •Payne Road State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 2%).
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 Payne Road State School better than The Gap State High School?
On the Success Index, Payne Road State School ranks higher (81.4 vs 72.0 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 Payne Road State School and The Gap State High School?
About 494 m in a straight line, between The Gap and The Gap in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Payne Road State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Gap State High School has 13.0.
How do Payne Road State School and The Gap State High School rank in QLD?
Payne Road State School is 11th of 804 and The Gap State High School is 17th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.