Clearview Christian College vs My Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 342 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clearview Christian College
Tannum Sands · Independent high school · 7-10
97 students · ICSEA 990
My Independent School
Beerwah · Independent high school · 7-11
69 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Clearview Christian College Tannum Sands QLD | My Independent School Beerwah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #809 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-11 |
| Students | 97 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 47 | 35 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +245% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tannum Sands 4680 | Beerwah 4519 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clearview.qld.edu.au/ | mis.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •My Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 46.4).
- •My Independent School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •My Independent School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 12.1).
- •Clearview Christian College is the larger school with 97 students compared with 69.
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 Clearview Christian College better than My Independent School?
On the Success Index, My Independent School ranks higher (49.6 vs 46.4 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 Clearview Christian College and My Independent School?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Tannum Sands and Beerwah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clearview Christian College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My Independent School has 5.8.
How do Clearview Christian College and My Independent School rank in QLD?
Clearview Christian College is 126th of 269 and My Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.