Cameron Downs State School vs Cleveland State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1138 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Downs State School
Tangorin · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 1010
Cleveland State School
Cleveland · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Cameron Downs State School Tangorin QLD | Cleveland State School Cleveland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #414 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3121 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 10 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 2 | 235 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Tangorin 4821 | Cleveland 4163 |
| Council area | Flinders (Qld) | Redland |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | camerondownsss.eq.edu.au | clevelandss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cameron Downs State School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 44.4).
- •Cameron Downs State School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cleveland State School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 10.
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 Cameron Downs State School better than Cleveland State School?
On the Success Index, Cameron Downs State School ranks higher (51.1 vs 44.4 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 Cameron Downs State School and Cleveland State School?
About 1138 km in a straight line, between Tangorin and Cleveland in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cameron Downs State School and Cleveland State School rank in QLD?
Cameron Downs State School is unranked and Cleveland State School is 414th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.