Clarendon State School vs Lowood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon State School
Clarendon · Government primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 943
Lowood State School
Lowood · Government primary · Prep-6
197 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Clarendon State School Clarendon QLD | Lowood State School Lowood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #760 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4792 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 31 | 91 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 18% |
| Suburb | Clarendon 4311 | Lowood 4311 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarendonss.eq.edu.au | lowoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarendon State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 19.6).
- •Clarendon State School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lowood State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Lowood State School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 64.
- •Clarendon State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -33%).
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 Clarendon State School better than Lowood State School?
On the Success Index, Clarendon State School ranks higher (30.3 vs 19.6 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 Clarendon State School and Lowood State School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Clarendon and Lowood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowood State School has 12.8.
How do Clarendon State School and Lowood State School rank in QLD?
Clarendon State School is unranked and Lowood State School is 760th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.