Clermont State School vs Grandchester State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 724 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clermont State School
Clermont · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 936
Grandchester State School
Grandchester · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Clermont State School Clermont QLD | Grandchester State School Grandchester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #658 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4368 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 90 | 20 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clermont 4721 | Grandchester 4340 |
| Council area | Isaac | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | clermontss.eq.edu.au | grandchesterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grandchester State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 26.8).
- •Clermont State School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grandchester State School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Clermont State School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 40.
- •Grandchester State School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -30%).
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 Clermont State School better than Grandchester State School?
On the Success Index, Grandchester State School ranks higher (28.5 vs 26.8 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 Clermont State School and Grandchester State School?
About 724 km in a straight line, between Clermont and Grandchester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clermont State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grandchester State School has 9.8.
How do Clermont State School and Grandchester State School rank in QLD?
Clermont State School is 658th of 804 and Grandchester State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.