Gladstone Park Primary School vs Gladstone Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 371 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Park Primary School
Gladstone Park · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 1011
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Gladstone Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Gladstone Park Primary School Gladstone Park VIC | Gladstone Park Secondary College Gladstone Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #767 of 1,290 | #265 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2294 of 4,908 | #919 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 408 | 1,309 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 223 | 612 / 697 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 217 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 105.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Gladstone Park 3043 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstoneparkps.vic.edu.au | www.gladstoneparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 41.4).
- •Gladstone Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Gladstone Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 408.
- •Gladstone Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -20%).
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 Park Primary School better than Gladstone Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Park Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 41.4 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 Park Primary School and Gladstone Park Secondary College?
About 371 m in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Gladstone Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Park Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone Park Secondary College has 12.4.
How do Gladstone Park Primary School and Gladstone Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Gladstone Park Primary School is 767th of 1,290 and Gladstone Park Secondary College is 265th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.