Gladstone South State School
Gladstone South State School is a government primary school in South Gladstone, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 897, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
South Gladstone QLD 4680. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gladstone South State School compares
By ICSEA, Gladstone South State School ranks 975th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity College - South Gladstone Campus, an independent secondary school 0.3 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 South State School scores 897, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gladstone South State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About South Gladstone
Gladstone South State School is located in South Gladstone, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,283/wk and median rent of $240/wk. Population: 3,476.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Gladstone suburb profileSchools near Gladstone South State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gladstone South State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toolooa State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Gladstone | 1.3 km | 950 | 53 higher | 1,165 |
| Trinity CollegeIndependent Combined · Gladstone | 1.7 km | 1034 | 137 higher | 607 |
| Gladstone West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gladstone | 1.8 km | 938 | 41 higher | 642 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gladstone | 1.9 km | 1044 | 147 higher | 339 |
| Gladstone State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Gladstone | 2.2 km | 938 | 41 higher | 1,239 |
| Gladstone Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gladstone Central | 2.5 km | 989 | 92 higher | 356 |
| Kin Kora State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kin Kora | 2.5 km | 929 | 32 higher | 783 |
| Chanel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gladstone | 2.9 km | 1031 | 134 higher | 854 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone South State School a government school?
Yes, Gladstone South State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gladstone South State School offer?
Gladstone South State School offers Prep-6.
What is Gladstone South State School's ICSEA score?
Gladstone South State School has an ICSEA score of 897, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gladstone South State School?
Gladstone South State School has 458 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gladstone South State School?
The nearest schools to Gladstone South State School are Trinity College - South Gladstone Campus (0.3 km), Toolooa State High School (1.3 km), Trinity College (1.7 km).
Where is Gladstone South State School located?
Gladstone South State School is located in South Gladstone, QLD 4680. Visit the school website at https://gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au.