Bordertown High School vs Gladstone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 404 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bordertown High School
Bordertown · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 969
Gladstone High School
Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
183 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Bordertown High School Bordertown SA | Gladstone High School Gladstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 84 | #38 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #972 of 1,472 | #798 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 307 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 153 | 85 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bordertown 5268 | Gladstone 5473 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.borderhs.sa.edu.au | www.gladstonehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 39.3).
- •Bordertown High School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Bordertown High School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 183.
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 Bordertown High School better than Gladstone High School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 39.3 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 Bordertown High School and Gladstone High School?
About 404 km in a straight line, between Bordertown and Gladstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bordertown High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone High School has 10.0.
How do Bordertown High School and Gladstone High School rank in SA?
Bordertown High School is 55th of 84 and Gladstone High School is 38th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.