Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone Central State School is a government primary school in Gladstone Central, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 356 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Gladstone Central QLD 4680. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gladstone Central State School compares
By ICSEA, Gladstone Central State School ranks 514th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Gladstone Central State School scores 989, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gladstone Central State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Gladstone Central
Gladstone Central State School is located in Gladstone Central, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,324/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 1,550.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gladstone Central suburb profileSchools near Gladstone Central State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gladstone Central State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gladstone | 0.7 km | 1044 | 55 higher | 339 |
| Gladstone State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Gladstone | 1.3 km | 938 | 51 lower | 1,239 |
| Gladstone West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gladstone | 2.0 km | 938 | 51 lower | 642 |
| Gladstone South State SchoolGovernment Primary · South Gladstone | 2.5 km | 897 | 92 lower | 458 |
| Chanel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gladstone | 3.2 km | 1031 | 42 higher | 854 |
| Trinity CollegeIndependent Combined · Gladstone | 3.2 km | 1034 | 45 higher | 607 |
| Toolooa State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Gladstone | 3.7 km | 950 | 39 lower | 1,165 |
| Kin Kora State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kin Kora | 4.0 km | 929 | 60 lower | 783 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone Central State School a government school?
Yes, Gladstone Central State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gladstone Central State School offer?
Gladstone Central State School offers Prep-6.
What is Gladstone Central State School's ICSEA score?
Gladstone Central State School has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gladstone Central State School?
Gladstone Central State School has 356 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gladstone Central State School?
The nearest schools to Gladstone Central State School are Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Gladstone State High School (1.3 km), Rosella Park School (1.5 km).
Where is Gladstone Central State School located?
Gladstone Central State School is located in Gladstone Central, QLD 4680. Visit the school website at https://gladstonecentralss.eq.edu.au.