Gladstone High School vs Roma Mitchell Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 176 km 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
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Gepps Cross · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,638 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Gladstone High School Gladstone SA | Roma Mitchell Secondary College Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 84 | #50 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #798 of 1,472 | #940 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 183 | 1,638 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 98 | 832 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 265 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 232 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 126.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 55.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 5473 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstonehs.sa.edu.au | www.rmsc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gladstone High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 40.6).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.0).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 183.
- •Gladstone High School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 22%).
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 Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Gladstone High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 40.6 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 Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma Mitchell Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Gladstone High School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College rank in SA?
Gladstone High School is 38th of 84 and Roma Mitchell Secondary College is 50th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.