Clare State School vs Pindi Pindi State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 198 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare State School
Clare · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 958
Pindi Pindi State School
Pindi Pindi · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Clare State School Clare QLD | Pindi Pindi State School Pindi Pindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 15 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 8 | 8 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Clare 4807 | Pindi Pindi 4798 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | claress.eq.edu.au | pindipindiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pindi Pindi State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 24.7).
- •Pindi Pindi State School is the larger school with 25 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 Clare State School better than Pindi Pindi State School?
On the Success Index, Pindi Pindi State School ranks higher (34.3 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 Clare State School and Pindi Pindi State School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Clare and Pindi Pindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Clare State School and Pindi Pindi State School rank in QLD?
Clare State School is unranked and Pindi Pindi State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.