The Gap State High is a co-ed government secondary school known for its elite volleyball program and progressive, inquiry-led teaching approach.
NAPLAN averaging +31 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 86.0; the result is a B overall.
The Gap State High is a co-ed government secondary school known for its elite volleyball program and progressive, inquiry-led teaching approach. The school emphasises positive education and strong pastoral care, with dedicated student services and wellbeing support. Entry to its Programs of Excellence is selective; the school also runs regular camps and excursions. Suits families valuing both academic rigour and a supportive community environment.
The Gap State High School draws students from the The Gap SHS (and 1 more zone).
The Gap State High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 62.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 64/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1123, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The Gap State High School, Year 7 students averaged 568 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 603, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. 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.
The Gap State High School is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,702 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.
The Gap State High School 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 67/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
The Gap State High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. 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 91%, which is moderate.
The Gap State High School has a median ATAR of 86.0.
The Gap State High School is located in The Gap, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1123 (90th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. 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.