Calliope State School vs Clinton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 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
Clinton State School
Clinton · Government primary · Prep-6
703 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Calliope State School Calliope QLD | Clinton State School Clinton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #763 of 804 | #778 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4800 of 4,908 | #4851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 703 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 233 | 327 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 48.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 27.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 22% |
| Suburb | Calliope 4680 | Clinton 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | calliopess.eq.edu.au | clintonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calliope State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.4 vs 17.6).
- •Calliope State School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clinton State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Clinton State School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 477.
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 Clinton State School?
On the Success Index, Calliope State School ranks higher (19.4 vs 17.6 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 Clinton State School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Calliope and Clinton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calliope State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clinton State School has 14.4.
How do Calliope State School and Clinton State School rank in QLD?
Calliope State School is 763rd of 804 and Clinton State School is 778th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.