Gladstone High School vs Gladstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 868 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone High School
Gladstone · Government high school · 7-12
183 students · ICSEA 967
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone · Government primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Gladstone High School Gladstone SA | Gladstone Primary School Gladstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #798 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 183 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 98 | 35 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 5473 | Gladstone 5473 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gladstonehs.sa.edu.au | www.gladstoneps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 43.8).
- •Gladstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
- •Gladstone High School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 79.
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 Gladstone High School better than Gladstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.8 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 Gladstone High School and Gladstone Primary School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Gladstone and Gladstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone Primary School has 11.3.
How do Gladstone High School and Gladstone Primary School rank in SA?
Gladstone High School is 38th of 84 and Gladstone Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.