Gladstone South State School, established in 1898, is the second oldest school in the Gladstone City area and lies within the traditional country of Goreng Goreng. It is part of the Central Coast District within the Fitzroy-Central West Queensland Region. Gladstone South State School is a Band Eight school with an enrolment of approximately 290 students from the Preparatory Year to Year Seven. Gladstone South State School is characterised by students from a diverse range of backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and students from language backgrounds other than English. The schools' diversity is evident across a range of social, economic and cultural aspects which adds to the richness of the school climate. Student engagement is recognised and encouraged in the classroom, playground and the community. Students participate in daily physical activities and fruit break, promoting the notion of 'a healthy body, a healthy mind.' At Gladstone South State school we are South S.M.A.R.T. promoting academic, sporting and cultural endeavours and excellence.