Gladstone State High School
Gladstone State High School is a government secondary school in West Gladstone, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 938, it sits in the 21st percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,239 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
West Gladstone QLD 4680. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gladstone State High School compares
By ICSEA, Gladstone State High School ranks 225th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rosella Park School, a government combined school 0.4 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 State High School scores 938, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gladstone State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About West Gladstone
Gladstone State High School is located in West Gladstone, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,324/wk and median rent of $230/wk. Population: 4,844.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
West Gladstone suburb profileSchools near Gladstone State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gladstone State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gladstone | 0.8 km | 1044 | 106 higher | 339 |
| Gladstone West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gladstone | 0.9 km | 938 | same | 642 |
| Gladstone Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gladstone Central | 1.3 km | 989 | 51 higher | 356 |
| Chanel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gladstone | 1.9 km | 1031 | 93 higher | 854 |
| Gladstone South State SchoolGovernment Primary · South Gladstone | 2.2 km | 897 | 41 lower | 458 |
| Trinity CollegeIndependent Combined · Gladstone | 2.2 km | 1034 | 96 higher | 607 |
| Kin Kora State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kin Kora | 3.0 km | 929 | 9 lower | 783 |
| Toolooa State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Gladstone | 3.1 km | 950 | 12 higher | 1,165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone State High School a government school?
Yes, Gladstone State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gladstone State High School offer?
Gladstone State High School offers 7-12.
What is Gladstone State High School's ICSEA score?
Gladstone State High School has an ICSEA score of 938, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gladstone State High School?
Gladstone State High School has 1,239 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gladstone State High School?
The nearest schools to Gladstone State High School are Rosella Park School (0.4 km), Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Gladstone West State School (0.9 km).
Where is Gladstone State High School located?
Gladstone State High School is located in West Gladstone, QLD 4680. Visit the school website at https://gladstonshs.eq.edu.au.