Gladstone High School vs Valley View Secondary School
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
Valley View Secondary School
Para Vista · Government high school · U, 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Gladstone High School Gladstone SA | Valley View Secondary School Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 84 | #44 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #798 of 1,472 | #879 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 183 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 98 | 255 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 5473 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstonehs.sa.edu.au | www.valleyview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 43.3).
- •Gladstone High School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Valley View Secondary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 183.
- •Valley View Secondary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs 39%).
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 Valley View Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.3 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 Gladstone High School and Valley View Secondary School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Para Vista in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valley View Secondary School has 12.5.
How do Gladstone High School and Valley View Secondary School rank in SA?
Gladstone High School is 38th of 84 and Valley View Secondary School is 44th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.