Government co-ed secondary school of 1309 students in Gladstone Park, VIC, serving Years 7–12.
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 60.0; the result is a C overall.
Median ATAR 60.0 ranks #342 of 529 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #147 of 297.
Gladstone Park Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 994, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gladstone Park Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 534 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 544, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Gladstone Park Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,309 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Gladstone Park Secondary College is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.
Gladstone Park Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Gladstone Park Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Gladstone Park Secondary College has a median ATAR of 60.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 98%.
Gladstone Park Secondary College is located in Gladstone Park, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 994 (44th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.