Bethany Lutheran Primary School vs Claremont Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Lutheran Primary School
Raceview · Independent primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1062
Claremont Special School
Silkstone · Government special · Prep-12
199 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Bethany Lutheran Primary School Raceview QLD | Claremont Special School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1337 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 356 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 185 | 53 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 50.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 17% |
| Suburb | Raceview 4305 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethany.qld.edu.au | claremontspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claremont Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 18.3).
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 199.
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while Claremont Special School is a government 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 Bethany Lutheran Primary School better than Claremont Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethany Lutheran Primary School and Claremont Special School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Raceview and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Lutheran Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Claremont Special School has 4.3.
How do Bethany Lutheran Primary School and Claremont Special School rank in QLD?
Bethany Lutheran Primary School is 133rd of 804 and Claremont Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.