Toolooa State High School
Toolooa State High School is a government secondary school in South Gladstone, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 950, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,165 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% 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 Toolooa State High School compares
By ICSEA, Toolooa State High School ranks 200th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Trinity College - South Gladstone Campus, an independent secondary school 1.2 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. Toolooa State High School scores 950, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Toolooa State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About South Gladstone
Toolooa State High 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 Toolooa State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Toolooa State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone South State SchoolGovernment Primary · South Gladstone | 1.3 km | 897 | 53 lower | 458 |
| Trinity CollegeIndependent Combined · Gladstone | 1.4 km | 1034 | 84 higher | 607 |
| Kin Kora State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kin Kora | 1.8 km | 929 | 21 lower | 783 |
| Gladstone West State SchoolGovernment Primary · West Gladstone | 2.4 km | 938 | 12 lower | 642 |
| Chanel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gladstone | 3.0 km | 1031 | 81 higher | 854 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gladstone | 3.0 km | 1044 | 94 higher | 339 |
| Gladstone State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · West Gladstone | 3.1 km | 938 | 12 lower | 1,239 |
| Gladstone Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gladstone Central | 3.7 km | 989 | 39 higher | 356 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toolooa State High School a government school?
Yes, Toolooa State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Toolooa State High School offer?
Toolooa State High School offers 7-12.
What is Toolooa State High School's ICSEA score?
Toolooa State High School has an ICSEA score of 950, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Toolooa State High School?
Toolooa State High School has 1,165 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Toolooa State High School?
The nearest schools to Toolooa State High School are Trinity College - South Gladstone Campus (1.2 km), Gladstone South State School (1.3 km), Trinity College (1.4 km).
Where is Toolooa State High School located?
Toolooa State High School is located in South Gladstone, QLD 4680. Visit the school website at https://toolooashs.eq.edu.au.