Clearview Christian College vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 780 m 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Tannum Sands · Catholic primary · Prep-6
218 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Clearview Christian College Tannum Sands QLD | St Francis Catholic Primary School Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 269 | #270 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #809 of 1,472 | #2352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 97 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 47 | 105 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Tannum Sands 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clearview.qld.edu.au/ | www.stfrancis.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 46.4).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 97.
- •Clearview Christian College is a independent school while St Francis Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Clearview Christian College better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Tannum Sands and Tannum Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clearview Christian College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic Primary School has 12.0.
How do Clearview Christian College and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Clearview Christian College is 126th of 269 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 270th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.