Chanel College vs Clinton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chanel College
Gladstone · Catholic high school · 7-12
854 students · ICSEA 1031
Clinton State School
Clinton · Government primary · Prep-6
703 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Chanel College Gladstone QLD | Clinton State School Clinton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 269 | #778 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,472 | #4851 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 854 | 703 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 408 | 327 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 48.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 27.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 22% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 4680 | Clinton 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chanelcollege.qld.edu.au/ | clintonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 17.6).
- •Chanel College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chanel College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Chanel College is the larger school with 854 students compared with 703.
- •Chanel College has grown faster over five years (38% vs -24%).
- •Chanel College is a catholic school while Clinton State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Chanel College better than Clinton State School?
On the Success Index, Chanel College ranks higher (61.1 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 Chanel College and Clinton State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Clinton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chanel College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clinton State School has 14.4.
How do Chanel College and Clinton State School rank in QLD?
Chanel College is 57th of 269 and Clinton State School is 778th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.