Clearview Christian College vs Tannum Sands State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.1 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
Tannum Sands State High School
Tannum Sands · Government high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Clearview Christian College Tannum Sands QLD | Tannum Sands State High School Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 269 | #204 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #809 of 1,472 | #1207 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 97 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 47 | 404 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Tannum Sands 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clearview.qld.edu.au/ | tannumsandsshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clearview Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 29.1).
- •Clearview Christian College has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tannum Sands State High School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 97.
- •Clearview Christian College is a independent school while Tannum Sands State High School is a government 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 Tannum Sands State High School?
On the Success Index, Clearview Christian College ranks higher (46.4 vs 29.1 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 Tannum Sands State High School?
About 2.1 km 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 Tannum Sands State High School has 12.4.
How do Clearview Christian College and Tannum Sands State High School rank in QLD?
Clearview Christian College is 126th of 269 and Tannum Sands State High School is 204th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.