Cambooya State School vs Clare State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1000 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambooya State School
Cambooya · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 958
Clare State School
Clare · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Cambooya State School Cambooya QLD | Clare State School Clare QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #531 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3761 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 159 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 7 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| Suburb | Cambooya 4358 | Clare 4807 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cambooyass.eq.edu.au | claress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cambooya State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 24.7).
- •Cambooya State School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 15.
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 Cambooya State School better than Clare State School?
On the Success Index, Cambooya State School ranks higher (35.1 vs 24.7 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 Cambooya State School and Clare State School?
About 1000 km in a straight line, between Cambooya and Clare in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cambooya State School and Clare State School rank in QLD?
Cambooya State School is 531st of 804 and Clare State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.