Calliope State High School vs Clontarf Beach State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 407 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calliope State High School
Calliope · Government high school · 7-12
437 students · ICSEA 949
Clontarf Beach State High School
Clontarf · Government high school · 7-12
877 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Calliope State High School Calliope QLD | Clontarf Beach State High School Clontarf QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 269 | #175 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1070 of 1,472 | #1080 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 437 | 877 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 214 | 430 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +151% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 42.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Calliope 4680 | Clontarf 4019 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | calliopeshs.eq.edu.au | clontarfbeachshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.7 vs 34.3).
- •Calliope State High School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.0).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 437.
- •Calliope State High School has grown faster over five years (151% vs -5%).
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 Calliope State High School better than Clontarf Beach State High 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 Calliope State High School and Clontarf Beach State High School?
About 407 km in a straight line, between Calliope and Clontarf in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calliope State High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clontarf Beach State High School has 9.9.
How do Calliope State High School and Clontarf Beach State High School rank in QLD?
Calliope State High School is 173rd of 269 and Clontarf Beach State High School is 175th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.