Benaraby State School vs Clearview Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benaraby State School
Benaraby · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 951
Clearview Christian College
Tannum Sands · Independent high school · 7-10
97 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Benaraby State School Benaraby QLD | Clearview Christian College Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #126 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #809 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 52 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 22 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Benaraby 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benarabyss.eq.edu.au | www.clearview.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clearview Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 30.0).
- •Clearview Christian College has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benaraby State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.1).
- •Clearview Christian College is the larger school with 97 students compared with 52.
- •Benaraby State School is a government school while Clearview Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Benaraby State School better than Clearview Christian College?
On the Success Index, Clearview Christian College ranks higher (46.4 vs 30.0 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 Benaraby State School and Clearview Christian College?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Benaraby and Tannum Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benaraby State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clearview Christian College has 12.1.
How do Benaraby State School and Clearview Christian College rank in QLD?
Benaraby State School is unranked and Clearview Christian College is 126th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.