Gladstone High School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 900 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
St Joseph's Parish School
Gladstone · Catholic primary · R-6
53 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Gladstone High School Gladstone SA | St Joseph's Parish School Gladstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #798 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 183 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 98 | 30 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 5473 | Gladstone 5473 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gladstonehs.sa.edu.au | www.stjoglad.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 46.9).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.0).
- •Gladstone High School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 53.
- •Gladstone High School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 6%).
- •Gladstone High School is a government school while St Joseph's Parish School is a catholic 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 Gladstone High School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (63.9 vs 46.9 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 St Joseph's Parish School?
About 900 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 St Joseph's Parish School has 9.3.
How do Gladstone High School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in SA?
Gladstone High School is 38th of 84 and St Joseph's Parish School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.