Clarendon State School vs Mourilyan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1282 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
Mourilyan State School
Mourilyan · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Clarendon State School Clarendon QLD | Mourilyan State School Mourilyan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #576 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 31 | 66 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 19% |
| Suburb | Clarendon 4311 | Mourilyan 4858 |
| Council area | Somerset | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | clarendonss.eq.edu.au | mourilyanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mourilyan State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 30.3).
- •Mourilyan State School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 64.
- •Mourilyan State School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 3%).
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 Mourilyan State School?
On the Success Index, Mourilyan State School ranks higher (31.8 vs 30.3 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 Mourilyan State School?
About 1282 km in a straight line, between Clarendon and Mourilyan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mourilyan State School has 13.4.
How do Clarendon State School and Mourilyan State School rank in QLD?
Clarendon State School is unranked and Mourilyan State School is 576th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.