Calliope State School vs Clermont State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 387 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calliope State School
Calliope · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 937
Clermont State School
Clermont · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Calliope State School Calliope QLD | Clermont State School Clermont QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #763 of 804 | #658 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4800 of 4,908 | #4368 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 233 | 73 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 14% |
| Suburb | Calliope 4680 | Clermont 4721 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | calliopess.eq.edu.au | clermontss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clermont State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 19.4).
- •Calliope State School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clermont State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.2).
- •Calliope State School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 163.
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 School better than Clermont State School?
On the Success Index, Clermont State School ranks higher (26.8 vs 19.4 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 Calliope State School and Clermont State School?
About 387 km in a straight line, between Calliope and Clermont in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calliope State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clermont State School has 11.9.
How do Calliope State School and Clermont State School rank in QLD?
Calliope State School is 763rd of 804 and Clermont State School is 658th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.