Clermont State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Clermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Clermont State School Clermont QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Clermont QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #658 of 804 | #428 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4368 of 4,908 | #3189 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 90 | 85 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| Suburb | Clermont 4721 | Clermont 4721 |
| Council area | Isaac | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | clermontss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsclermont.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 26.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clermont State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 163.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -30%).
- •Clermont State School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Clermont State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.4 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Clermont and Clermont in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clermont State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.5.
How do Clermont State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Clermont State School is 658th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 428th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.