Baralaba State School vs Cloncurry State School P-12
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1031 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baralaba State School
Baralaba · Government combined · Prep-10
111 students · ICSEA 809
Cloncurry State School P-12
Cloncurry · Government combined · Prep-12
289 students · ICSEA 802
| Measure | Baralaba State School Baralaba QLD | Cloncurry State School P-12 Cloncurry QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 275 | #265 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1122 of 1,259 | #1208 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 111 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 62 | 141 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 809 | 802 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 62% |
| Suburb | Baralaba 4702 | Cloncurry 4824 |
| Council area | Banana | Cloncurry |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | baralabass.eq.edu.au | cloncurryss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Baralaba State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.7 vs 23.1).
- •Baralaba State School has the higher ICSEA (809 vs 802), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 is the larger school with 289 students compared with 111.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baralaba State School better than Cloncurry State School P-12?
On the Success Index, Baralaba State School ranks higher (27.7 vs 23.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baralaba State School and Cloncurry State School P-12?
About 1031 km in a straight line, between Baralaba and Cloncurry in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baralaba State School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cloncurry State School P-12 has 9.4.
How do Baralaba State School and Cloncurry State School P-12 rank in QLD?
Baralaba State School is 239th of 275 and Cloncurry State School P-12 is 265th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.