Gladstone Primary School vs Laura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone · Government primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 980
Laura Primary School
Laura · Government primary · R-6
62 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Gladstone Primary School Gladstone SA | Laura Primary School Laura SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 79 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 44 | 33 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 5473 | Laura 5480 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gladstoneps.sa.edu.au | www.lauraps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.8 vs 44.0).
- •Laura Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 62.
- •Gladstone Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -28%).
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 Primary School better than Laura Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gladstone Primary School and Laura Primary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Laura in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laura Primary School has 10.9.
How do Gladstone Primary School and Laura Primary School rank in SA?
Gladstone Primary School is unranked and Laura Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.